The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (18 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 80,700
€ 35,300
€ 80,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘ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, 1.3 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR.
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
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
187.9
188.3 in
Length
187.9 in
111.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
13.68 %
General
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
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 SCR
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 SCR
Performance
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
8.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
8.89 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
27 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
20 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
409 mi
Range
853 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
409 mi
853 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
88.5 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
166.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
