The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant S tronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 77,600

€ 37,300

€ 77,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘ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 2.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 3.9 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR.
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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
187.9
185.8 in
Length
187.9 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
4123 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
617 lb
14.97 %

General
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CFSA
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
444 hp
at 8250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
444 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
317 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
317 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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9.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.68 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
9.29 lb/hp
23.68 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
22 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
16 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
354 mi
Range
894 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
354 mi
894 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
84.3 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
202.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft












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