The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (18 - 18)
€ 49,100
€ 80,700
€ 49,100
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 is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the RS4 Avant.
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
RS4 Avant
56.5
72.5
79.6
55.3
73.5
79.6
72.5 in
Width
73.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
55.3 in
111
186
111.3
188.3
186 in
Length
188.3 in
111 in
Wheelbase
111.3 in
Vehicle Weight
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
RS4 Avant
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.07 %
General
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
RS4 Avant
B9 (8W)
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
RS4 Avant
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CSWB
Engine Code
DECA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5700 rpm
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
215 hp
444 hp
RS4 Avant
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
RS4 Avant
Performance
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
RS4 Avant
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
RS4 Avant
▶ REPLAY
17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.89 lb/hp
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
17.79 lb/hp
8.89 lb/hp
RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
27 mpg
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
50 mpg
27 mpg
RS4 Avant
47 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
767 mi
Range
409 mi
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
767 mi
409 mi
RS4 Avant
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
96.7 kWh
166.7 kWh
RS4 Avant
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
RS4 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
