The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08) vs. Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (18 - 18)
€ 44,700
€ 80,700
€ 44,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF is 3.1 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the RS4 Avant.
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
RS4 Avant
56.5
71.9
80.3
55.3
73.5
79.6
71.9 in
Width
73.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
55.3 in
110.6
185.2
111.3
188.3
185.2 in
Length
188.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.3 in
Vehicle Weight
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
RS4 Avant
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.1 %
General
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
RS4 Avant
B8 (8K)
Generation
B9 (8W)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
RS4 Avant
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
DECA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5700 rpm
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
444 hp
RS4 Avant
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
RS4 Avant
Performance
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
RS4 Avant
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
RS4 Avant
▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.89 lb/hp
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
16.84 lb/hp
8.89 lb/hp
RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
27 mpg
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
33 mpg
27 mpg
RS4 Avant
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
552 mi
Range
409 mi
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
552 mi
409 mi
RS4 Avant
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
166.7 kWh
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
148.1 kWh
166.7 kWh
RS4 Avant
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
RS4 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
