The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 34,600

€ 81,400

€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi RS4 Avant.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS4 Avant
59.7
72.1
82
56.6
73.5
79.6
72.1 in
Width
73.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.7 in
Height
56.6 in
109.7
187.7
111.3
188.3
187.7 in
Length
188.3 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
111.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS4 Avant
3397 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
615 lb
15.33 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS4 Avant
B8
Generation
B9 (8W)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS4 Avant
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DSR*
Engine Code
DECA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
444 hp
Audi RS4 Avant
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi RS4 Avant
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS4 Avant
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS4 Avant
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22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.04 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
22.95 lb/hp
9.04 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
26 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
44 mpg
city
19 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
892 mi
Range
391 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
892 mi
391 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
174.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
174.3 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS4 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1299 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft










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