The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 Avant tiptronic (05 - 08) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
€ 59,700

€ 53,000

€ 59,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S4 Avant is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR.
Audi S4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
56.2
69.8
76.1
59.7
72.1
82
69.8 in
Width
72.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.2 in
Height
59.7 in
104
180.6
109.7
187.9
180.6 in
Length
187.9 in
104 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.27 %

General
Audi S4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
B7 (8E)
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BBK
Engine Code
*CUA*
5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
339 hp
237 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
302 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Audi S4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant
11.9 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi S4 Avant
19 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
13 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
318 mi
Range
695 mi
Audi S4 Avant
318 mi
695 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
233 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).
121.3 kWh
Audi S4 Avant
233 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft










33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft