2009 Audi S4 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2009 Audi S4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 4,161 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 622 kg more than 2009 Audi S4.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Audi S4 (410 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (310 Nm). This means 2009 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi S4 | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | S4 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1552 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |
