The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi S4 Avant tiptronic (05 - 08)
€ 35,700

€ 59,700

€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the Audi S4 Avant.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi S4 Avant
59.7
72.1
82
56.2
69.8
76.1
72.1 in
Width
69.8 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
59.7 in
Height
56.2 in
109.7
187.7
104
180.6
187.7 in
Length
180.6 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi S4 Avant
3481 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb

Weight Difference:
553 lb
13.71 %

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

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

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

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S4 Avant
▶ REPLAY
23.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
23.52 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi S4 Avant
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
19 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
55 mpg
19 mpg
Audi S4 Avant
46 mpg
city
13 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
954 mi
Range
318 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
954 mi
318 mi
Audi S4 Avant
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
233 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
88.5 kWh
233 kWh
Audi S4 Avant
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi S4 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1325 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft










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