The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (18 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 80,700
€ 33,100
€ 80,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
16.19 %
General
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
B9 (8W)
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DECA
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
444 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
444 hp
118 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
443 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
443 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
8.89 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
27 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
409 mi
Range
917 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
409 mi
917 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
82.2 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
166.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
