The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 30,900

€ 43,000

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.4 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160.
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
56.5
71.9
80.3
57.7
73.5
81.9
71.9 in
Width
73.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
56.5 in
Height
57.7 in
110.6
185.2
110.6
191.5
185.2 in
Length
191.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.54 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
B8 (8K)
Generation
RFD
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CABA, CDHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
118 hp
158 hp
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
119 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
▶ REPLAY
29.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.53 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
29.7 lb/hp
22.53 lb/hp
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
51 mpg
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
25 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
539 mi
Range
635 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
539 mi
635 mi
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
Environmental Impact
142.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
94.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.2 cu ft











40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft