The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (09 - 11) vs. Audi RS4 Convertible (06 - 09)
€ 37,800
€ 85,100
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,100
ⓘ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 A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI is 2.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the RS4 Convertible.
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
RS4 Convertible
54.4
73
79.5
54.8
71.4
76.1
73 in
Width
71.4 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
54.4 in
Height
54.8 in
108.3
182.1
104.3
179.3
182.1 in
Length
179.3 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
RS4 Convertible
3715 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
12.24 %
General
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
RS4 Convertible
8F
Generation
B7 (8E)
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
RS4 Convertible
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CDHB
Engine Code
BNS
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
414 hp
RS4 Convertible
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
RS4 Convertible
Performance
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
RS4 Convertible
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
RS4 Convertible
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23.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
23.51 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
RS4 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
RS4 Convertible
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
17 mpg
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
17 mpg
RS4 Convertible
24 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
546 mi
Range
281 mi
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
546 mi
281 mi
RS4 Convertible
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
263.3 kWh
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
140.2 kWh
263.3 kWh
RS4 Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
538 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
RS4 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
