The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant (06 - 08) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 73,400
€ 44,400
€ 73,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3909 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.66 %
General
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
B7 (8E)
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BNS
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
414 hp
296 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
317 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Performance
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
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9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.21 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
9.5 lb/hp
13.21 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
17 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
11 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
290 mi
Range
454 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
290 mi
454 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
255.7 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
521 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft
