2008 Audi S4 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2008 Audi S4 and 2008 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,161 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi S4 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Audi S4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi S4 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
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2008 Audi S4 | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | S4 | Passat |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4161 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |