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Audi A4 Avant vs VW Arteon comparison

Compare performance (470 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (37,200 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Avant or VW Arteon?

Audi A4 Avant vs VW Arteon: Key differences

Audi A4 Avant

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  • a bit cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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VW Arteon

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  • slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A4 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A4 Avant is a bit cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the VW Arteon costs 43,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,039 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A4 Avant uses 4.8 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the VW Arteon with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Arteon

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A4 Avant offers noticeably more power – delivering 470 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Avant is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the VW Arteon takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A4 Avant is moderately faster – reaching 300 km/h, while the VW Arteon tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A4 Avant delivers markedly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

A4 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A4 Avant is barely lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 1,607 kg. The difference is around 12 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Arteon offers slightly more boot space – 590 L compared to 495 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Arteon offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,632 L, about 137 L more than the Audi A4 Avant.

When it comes to payload, the VW Arteon carries marginally more – 569 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 4 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A4 Avant stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £37,200
A4 Avant

Audi A4 Avant

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 470 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Audi A4 Avant
VW Arteon

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Audi A4 Avant

The Audi A4 Avant blends elegant, understated styling with practical estate versatility, making it a polished choice for drivers who want both poise and generous cargo space. Inside, the cabin feels premium and tech-forward while the composed driving manners turn routine journeys into a quietly satisfying experience—exactly the sensible indulgence buyers will appreciate.

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VW Arteon

The VW Arteon cuts a fastback silhouette that manages to look more expensive than it is, with a cabin that feels calm, roomy and smartly finished. It blends relaxed long distance comfort with a touch of sporting poise, making it a clever choice for buyers who want grand touring polish without shouting for attention.

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Audi A4 Avant
VW Arteon

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,200 - 122,500 £
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 220 g/km
co2
133 - 195 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,820 kg
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Trunk capacity
495 L
Trunk capacity
590 L
Length
4,750 - 4,782 mm
Length
4,866 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,866 mm
Width
1,871 mm
Height
1,428 - 1,493 mm
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,495 L
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Payload
510 - 565 kg
Payload
467 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 470 HP
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Torque
270 - 600 Nm
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 346 kW
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,894 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
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