The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant S tronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 77,600
€ 28,500
€ 77,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 3.6 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
55.7
72.8
80.3
59.4
71.7
81.2
72.8 in
Width
71.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.7 in
Height
59.4 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4123 lb
Curb Weight
3411 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
712 lb
17.27 %
General
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CFSA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
444 hp
at 8250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
444 hp
104 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
317 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
317 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
9.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.8 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
9.29 lb/hp
32.8 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
22 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
16 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
354 mi
Range
1012 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
354 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
88.5 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
202.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
