The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14) vs. Audi RS4 Avant S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 31,600
€ 77,600
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,600
ⓘ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 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT is 2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 3.9 inches taller than the Audi RS4 Avant.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi RS4 Avant
59.7
71.7
81.2
55.7
72.8
80.3
71.7 in
Width
72.8 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
59.7 in
Height
55.7 in
106.8
187.8
110.7
185.8
187.8 in
Length
185.8 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi RS4 Avant
3336 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb
Weight Difference:
787 lb
19.09 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi RS4 Avant
B7
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi RS4 Avant
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
CFSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 8250 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
444 hp
Audi RS4 Avant
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi RS4 Avant
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi RS4 Avant
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4 Avant
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21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.29 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
21.11 lb/hp
9.29 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
22 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
29 mpg
city
16 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
702 mi
Range
354 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
702 mi
354 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
202.8 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
117.5 kWh
202.8 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi RS4 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1294 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft
