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Audi A4 Avant vs VW Tiguan comparison

Compare performance (470 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (37,200 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Avant or VW Tiguan?

Audi A4 Avant vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

Audi A4 Avant

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter

VW Tiguan

4.1 (8 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A4 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Tiguan is a bit cheaper – starting at 33,600 £ , while the Audi A4 Avant costs 37,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,664 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tiguan uses 1.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Audi A4 Avant with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

Tiguan

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 clearly more power – delivering 470 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 198 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Avant is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the VW Tiguan takes 5.9 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A4 Avant is clearly faster – reaching 300 km/h, while the VW Tiguan tops out at 215 km/h. The difference is around 85 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A4 Avant delivers clearly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

A4 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A4 Avant is only slightly lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 1,599 kg. The difference is around 4 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tiguan offers clearly more boot space – 652 L compared to 495 L. That’s a difference of about 157 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Audi A4 Avant offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,495 L, about 9 L more than the VW Tiguan.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A4 Avant carries very slightly more – 565 kg compared to 533 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tiguan is far ahead overall 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 £33,600
Tiguan

VW Tiguan

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 118 - 126 km
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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 Tiguan

The VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.

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4.1 (8 Reviews)
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Peter
21 Feb 2026, 14:53:54

My Tiguan 2.0 TSI is flawless after eight years and still looks great. I really can't complain.

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Thomas
21 Nov 2025, 21:33:38

What counts is longevity... and on that front VW doesn't convince.

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Audi A4 Avant
VW Tiguan

Costs and Consumption
Price
37,200 - 122,500 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
126 - 220 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,820 kg
Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
495 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4,750 - 4,782 mm
Length
4,539 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,866 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Height
1,428 - 1,493 mm
Height
1,658 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,495 L
Max trunk capacity
1,486 L
Payload
510 - 565 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 215 km/h
Torque
270 - 600 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 346 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,894 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Audi A4 Avant have?

The Audi A4 Avant is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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