The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 (05 - 07) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15)
€ 71,700
€ 31,100
€ 71,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The RS4 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the A4 1.8 TFSI.
RS4
A4 1.8 TFSI
55.7
71.5
76.1
56.2
71.9
80.3
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.7 in
Height
56.2 in
104
180.7
110.6
185.1
180.7 in
Length
185.1 in
104 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
RS4
A4 1.8 TFSI
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.73 %
General
RS4
A4 1.8 TFSI
B7 (8E)
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
RS4
A4 1.8 TFSI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BNS
Engine Code
CABA, CDHA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
RS4
414 hp
118 hp
A4 1.8 TFSI
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
RS4
317 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
A4 1.8 TFSI
Performance
RS4
A4 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
RS4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
A4 1.8 TFSI
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9.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.77 lb/hp
RS4
9.19 lb/hp
28.77 lb/hp
A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS4
A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
38 mpg
RS4
18 mpg
38 mpg
A4 1.8 TFSI
11 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
292 mi
Range
631 mi
RS4
292 mi
631 mi
A4 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
117.5 kWh
RS4
253.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS4
A4 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
