The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) vs. Audi RS4 Avant (06 - 08)
€ 46,600
€ 73,400
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the RS4 Avant.
A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
RS4 Avant
56.5
71.9
80.3
55.7
71.5
76.1
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.5 in
Height
55.7 in
110.6
185
104.4
180.6
185 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
RS4 Avant
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.28 %
General
A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
RS4 Avant
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7 (8E)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
RS4 Avant
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CMUA
Engine Code
BNS
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
268 hp
414 hp
RS4 Avant
295 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
RS4 Avant
Performance
A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
RS4 Avant
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
RS4 Avant
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14.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 lb/hp
A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
14.72 lb/hp
9.5 lb/hp
RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
17 mpg
A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
28 mpg
17 mpg
RS4 Avant
21 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
466 mi
Range
290 mi
A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
466 mi
290 mi
RS4 Avant
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
255.7 kWh
A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
159.2 kWh
255.7 kWh
RS4 Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
521 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
RS4 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.5 cu ft
