The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 81,400

€ 28,300

€ 81,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
56.6
73.5
79.6
59.7
71.7
81.2
73.5 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.6 in
Height
59.7 in
111.3
188.3
106.8
187.8
188.3 in
Length
187.8 in
111.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3322 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
690 lb
17.2 %

General
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
B9 (8W)
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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DECA
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
444 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
444 hp
120 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
443 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
443 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.68 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
9.04 lb/hp
27.68 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
26 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
391 mi
Range
713 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
391 mi
713 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
174.3 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1329 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft










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