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Audi A4 Avant vs VW Tiguan – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Two cars, one duel: Audi A4 Avant meets VW Tiguan.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

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

A4 Avant @ Audi AG

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Tiguan has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 32800 £, while the Audi A4 Avant costs 37200 £. That’s a price difference of around 4457 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Tiguan manages with 1.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Audi A4 Avant with 4.80 L. The difference is about 3.40 L per 100 km.

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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 has a decisively edge – offering 470 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 198 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Avant is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.70 s, while the VW Tiguan takes 5.90 s. That’s about 2.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A4 Avant performs to a small extent better – reaching 300 km/h, while the VW Tiguan tops out at 242 km/h. The difference is around 58 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A4 Avant pulls distinct stronger with 600 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm difference.

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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, Audi A4 Avant is hardly perceptible lighter – 1595 kg compared to 1599 kg. The difference is around 4 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Tiguan offers noticeable more room – 652 L compared to 495 L. That’s a difference of about 157 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan performs minimal better – up to 1650 L, which is about 155 L more than the Audi A4 Avant.

When it comes to payload, Audi A4 Avant minimal takes the win – 565 kg compared to 533 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Tiguan proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Tiguan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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VW Tiguan

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

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
37200 - 122500 £
Price
32800 - 51900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 L
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L
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
19.70 kWh
co2
126 - 220 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1595 - 1820 kg
Curb weight
1599 - 1890 kg
Trunk capacity
495 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4750 - 4782 mm
Length
4539 mm
Width
1842 - 1866 mm
Width
1842 - 1859 mm
Height
1428 - 1493 mm
Height
1656 - 1658 mm
Max trunk capacity
1495 L
Max trunk capacity
1486 - 1650 L
Payload
510 - 565 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, 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
All-Wheel Drive, Front-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
198 - 242 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
1968 - 2894 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2023 - 2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, F, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW

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What drivetrain options does the Audi A4 Avant have?

The Audi A4 Avant is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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