The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi RS4 Avant (06 - 08)
€ 40,800

€ 73,400

€ 40,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,400
ⓘ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, 0.6 inches wider and 4 inches taller than the Audi RS4 Avant.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi RS4 Avant
59.7
72.1
82
55.7
71.5
76.1
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
59.7 in
Height
55.7 in
109.7
187.7
104.4
180.6
187.7 in
Length
180.6 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi RS4 Avant
3508 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
428 lb
10.88 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi RS4 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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi RS4 Avant
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFH*
Engine Code
BNS
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
187 hp
414 hp
Audi RS4 Avant
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi RS4 Avant
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi RS4 Avant
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi RS4 Avant
▶ REPLAY
18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
18.76 lb/hp
9.5 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
17 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
51 mpg
17 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
44 mpg
city
11 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
892 mi
Range
290 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
892 mi
290 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).
255.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
94.6 kWh
255.7 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
521 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi RS4 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1321 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