The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (15 - 16) vs. Audi RS4 Convertible (06 - 09)
€ 40,800

€ 85,100

€ 40,800
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
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
11.72 %

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)
CJEE
Engine Code
BNS
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
175 hp
414 hp
RS4 Convertible
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
RS4 Convertible
Performance
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
RS4 Convertible
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 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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21.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
21.35 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
RS4 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
RS4 Convertible
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
17 mpg
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
17 mpg
RS4 Convertible
31 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
664 mi
Range
281 mi
A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
664 mi
281 mi
RS4 Convertible
Environmental Impact
111.8 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
111.8 kWh
263.3 kWh
RS4 Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 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