The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant (06 - 08) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 73,400
€ 27,200
€ 73,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3402 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
534 lb
13.57 %
General
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
B7 (8E)
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BNS
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
414 hp
104 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
317 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.71 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
9.5 lb/hp
32.71 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
17 mpg
53 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
11 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
290 mi
Range
989 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
290 mi
989 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
255.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
521 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1272 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
