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Audi A4 Avant vs VW Touran comparison

Compare performance (470 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (37,200 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Avant or VW Touran?

Audi A4 Avant vs VW Touran: Key differences

Audi A4 Avant

  • substantially more power
  • barely more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Touran

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • marginally lighter
  • significantly 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.

VW Touran is barely cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Audi A4 Avant costs 37,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,247 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A4 Avant uses 4.8 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the VW Touran with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Touran

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

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

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Avant is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.9 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A4 Avant delivers markedly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 240 Nm more.

A4 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Touran is marginally lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 1,595 kg. The difference is around 75 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touran offers significantly more boot space – 834 L compared to 495 L. That’s a difference of about 339 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touran carries only slightly more – 601 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A4 Avant 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 £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 Touran

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Dimensions and Body

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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 Touran

The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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Audi A4 Avant
VW Touran

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,200 - 122,500 £
Price
36,000 - 45,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 220 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,820 kg
Curb weight
1,520 - 1,631 kg
Trunk capacity
495 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
4,750 - 4,782 mm
Length
-
Width
1,842 - 1,866 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
1,428 - 1,493 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,495 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 565 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 470 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
270 - 600 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 346 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,894 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
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