The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant S tronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
€ 77,600

€ 41,700

€ 77,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 3.9 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
55.7
72.8
80.3
59.7
72.1
82
72.8 in
Width
72.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.7 in
Height
59.7 in
110.7
185.8
109.7
187.7
185.8 in
Length
187.7 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4123 lb
Curb Weight
3691 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
432 lb
10.48 %

General
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CFSA
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
444 hp
at 8250 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
444 hp
187 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
317 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
317 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
9.29 lb/hp
19.74 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
22 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
16 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
354 mi
Range
804 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
354 mi
804 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
202.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft












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