The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Audi RS4 Avant (06 - 08)
€ 44,400
€ 73,400
€ 44,400
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 3.6 V6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 4 inches taller than the Audi RS4 Avant.
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Audi RS4 Avant
59.7
71.7
81.2
55.7
71.5
76.1
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
59.7 in
Height
55.7 in
106.8
187.8
104.4
180.6
187.8 in
Length
180.6 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Audi RS4 Avant
3909 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.66 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Audi RS4 Avant
B7
Generation
B7 (8E)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Audi RS4 Avant
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BWS*
Engine Code
BNS
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
296 hp
414 hp
Audi RS4 Avant
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi RS4 Avant
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Audi RS4 Avant
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4 Avant
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13.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
13.21 lb/hp
9.5 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
17 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
25 mpg
17 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
19 mpg
city
11 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
454 mi
Range
290 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
454 mi
290 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
Environmental Impact
176.2 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 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
255.7 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
521 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Audi RS4 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
48.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.5 cu ft
