The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat SportWagen GTE DSG (19 - ..)
€ 81,400

€ 44,700

€ 81,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi RS4 Avant is 4.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen GTE.
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
56.6
73.5
79.6
59.7
72.1
82
73.5 in
Width
72.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.6 in
Height
59.7 in
111.3
188.3
109.7
192.5
188.3 in
Length
192.5 in
111.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.29 %

General
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
B9 (8W)
Generation
B8
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
DECA
Engine Code
*DGE*
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
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
444 hp
215 hp
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
443 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Performance
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat SportWagen GTE
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9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.05 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
9.04 lb/hp
18.05 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
26 mpg
147 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
19 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
391 mi
Range
1942 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
391 mi
1942 mi
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
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).
30.3 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
174.3 kWh
30.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
348 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
48 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft









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