The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi RS4 Avant S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 37,100

€ 77,600

€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the RS4 Avant.
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
RS4 Avant
56.5
71.9
80.3
55.7
72.8
80.3
71.9 in
Width
72.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.5 in
Height
55.7 in
110.6
185
110.7
185.8
185 in
Length
185.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
RS4 Avant
3538 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
14.17 %

General
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
RS4 Avant
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
RS4 Avant
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CJEB
Engine Code
CFSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 8250 rpm
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
168 hp
444 hp
RS4 Avant
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
RS4 Avant
Performance
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
RS4 Avant
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

RS4 Avant
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21.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.29 lb/hp
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
21.06 lb/hp
9.29 lb/hp
RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
22 mpg
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
22 mpg
RS4 Avant
32 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
664 mi
Range
354 mi
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
664 mi
354 mi
RS4 Avant
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
202.8 kWh
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
202.8 kWh
RS4 Avant
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
RS4 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












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