The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant (06 - 08) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 73,400
€ 28,300
€ 73,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi RS4 Avant is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 4 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
55.7
71.5
76.1
59.7
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.7 in
Height
59.7 in
104.4
180.6
106.8
187.8
180.6 in
Length
187.8 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3322 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
613 lb
15.58 %
General
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
B7 (8E)
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BNS
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
414 hp
120 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
317 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.68 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
9.5 lb/hp
27.68 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
17 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
11 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
290 mi
Range
713 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
290 mi
713 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
255.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
115.6 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
255.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
521 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1329 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
