The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant S tronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
€ 77,600

€ 31,600

€ 77,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi RS4 Avant is 2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 3.9 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
55.7
72.8
80.3
59.7
71.7
81.2
72.8 in
Width
71.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.7 in
Height
59.7 in
110.7
185.8
106.8
187.8
185.8 in
Length
187.8 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
4123 lb
Curb Weight
3336 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
787 lb
19.09 %

General
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
B8 (8K)
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 gas turbine compressor
CFSA
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
444 hp
at 8250 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
444 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
317 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
317 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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9.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
9.29 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
22 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
16 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
354 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
354 mi
702 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
202.8 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).
117.5 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
202.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft