Audi A4 Avant vs VW Polo – Which car suits you better?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Polo has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 17000 £, while the Audi A4 Avant costs 37200 £. That’s a price difference of around 20241 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A4 Avant manages with 4.80 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the VW Polo with 5.10 L. The difference is about 0.30 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A4 Avant has a significantly edge – offering 470 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 263 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Avant is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.70 s, while the VW Polo takes 6.50 s. That’s about 2.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A4 Avant performs a bit better – reaching 300 km/h, while the VW Polo tops out at 240 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A4 Avant pulls decisively stronger with 600 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the VW Polo is distinct lighter – 1143 kg compared to 1595 kg. The difference is around 452 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A4 Avant offers clearly perceptible more room – 495 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 144 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Audi A4 Avant performs noticeable better – up to 1495 L, which is about 370 L more than the VW Polo.

When it comes to payload, Audi A4 Avant a bit takes the win – 565 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 108 kg.

Our conclusion: The Audi A4 Avant proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Audi A4 Avant is the better all-rounder in this comparison.