The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant S tronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 77,600
€ 33,600
€ 77,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
4123 lb
Curb Weight
3633 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
489 lb
11.86 %
General
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CFSA
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
444 hp
at 8250 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
444 hp
138 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
317 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
317 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
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9.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.33 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
9.29 lb/hp
26.33 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
22 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
16 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
354 mi
Range
821 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
354 mi
821 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
202.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1305 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
