The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (18 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 80,700
€ 35,700
€ 80,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
55.3
73.5
79.6
59.7
72.1
82
73.5 in
Width
72.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.3 in
Height
59.7 in
111.3
188.3
109.7
187.7
188.3 in
Length
187.7 in
111.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
717 lb
18.17 %
General
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DECA
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
444 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
444 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
443 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
443 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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8.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
8.89 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
27 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
409 mi
Range
746 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
409 mi
746 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
166.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
