The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 15) vs. Audi RS4 Avant S tronic (12 - 15)

€ 48,200
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 15) A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
€ 77,600
 Audi RS4 Avant S tronic (12 - 15) RS4 Avant
€ 48,200
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 3.0 TFSI is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the RS4 Avant.
A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
RS4 Avant
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 15)
71.9
80.3
55.7
Blueprint Audi RS4 Avant S tronic (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 15)
110.6
185
Blueprint Audi RS4 Avant S tronic (12 - 15)
110.7
185.8
185 in
Length
185.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
RS4 Avant
3946 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5214 lb
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.27 %
Audi RS4 Avant S tronic (12 - 15)

General

A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
RS4 Avant
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8 (8K)
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
CFSA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 8250 rpm
A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
268 hp
444 hp
RS4 Avant
295 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4000 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
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

RS4 Avant

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14.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.29 lb/hp
A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
14.72 lb/hp
9.29 lb/hp
RS4 Avant

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
22 mpg
A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
30 mpg
22 mpg
RS4 Avant
23 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
502 mi
Range
354 mi
A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
502 mi
354 mi
RS4 Avant
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
202.8 kWh
A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
147.7 kWh
202.8 kWh
RS4 Avant
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A4 Avant 3.0 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