Audi A4 Avant Volkswagen Passat Variant

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Audi A4 Avant Volkswagen Passat Variant
Fuel (differs) Petrol Hybrid
Model years (differs) 2019-now 2023-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 51,950 € 46,990
Status Available Available
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability (differs) 74/100 72/100
Efficiency (differs) 65/100 70/100
Practicality (differs) 76/100 84/100
Value retention (differs) 67/100 n/a
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 40/100 52/100
Specifications
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 220 222
Length (mm) (differs) 4762 4917
Width (mm) (differs) 1847 1849
Height (mm) (differs) 1435 1497
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1575 1573
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 6.3 5.9
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1900 1800
Boot (l) (differs) 495 690
Body style Estate Estate
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5
Power (hp) 150 150
0–100 km/h (s) 9.2 9.2

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Audi A4 Avant · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A4 Avant · Efficiency: Owner-reported petrol consumption vs WLTP 6.3 l/100km (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A4 Avant · Practicality: Boot 495 l + towing weight 1,900 kg vs D-segment estate (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A4 Avant · Value retention: Residual-value indication from D-segment-premium valuation guides (historical average) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A4 Avant · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro-6d norm on current models), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (D-segment, previous Passat generations) + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world l/100km vs. WLTP (public forums, limited n for B9) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant · Practicality: Boot volume + towing weight + seats + editorial segment comparison · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant · Value retention: B9 too short on the market for reliable residual-value data points · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure hybrid 5.9 l/100km + exhaust emissions / LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-21

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Profile · B9 (facelift, 35 TFSI)

Audi A4 Avant

D-segment estate on the MLB-evo platform; the B9 generation got a facelift in 2019 and remains the base until the A5 name change from 2025. Entry is the 35 TFSI, a 2.0 four-cylinder petrol with 48V mild hybrid and 150 hp. WLTP around 6.3 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative); owners report 7-8 l/100km mixed (public forums, not measured by us).

Profile · B9 (2024)

Volkswagen Passat Variant

Ninth Passat generation, in this market only as the Variant (estate) on the MQB-evo platform. Entry is the 1.5 eTSI mild hybrid with 150 hp; 690 litre boot, braked towing weight 1,800 kg. WLTP consumption 5.9 l/100km (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). Indicative starting price; consult the official configurator for a current figure.

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