The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 (05 - 07) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI e (09 - 10)
€ 71,700

€ 31,600

€ 71,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 4.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the A4 2.0 TDI e.
RS4
A4 2.0 TDI e
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
185.2
180.7 in
Length
185.2 in
104 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
RS4
A4 2.0 TDI e
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.15 %

General
RS4
A4 2.0 TDI e
B7 (8E)
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
RS4
A4 2.0 TDI e
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BNS
Engine Code
CAGB, CJCB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4200 rpm
RS4
414 hp
134 hp
A4 2.0 TDI e
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
RS4
317 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A4 2.0 TDI e
Performance
RS4
A4 2.0 TDI e
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

RS4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

A4 2.0 TDI e
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9.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.5 lb/hp
RS4
9.19 lb/hp
25.5 lb/hp
A4 2.0 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS4
A4 2.0 TDI e
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
51 mpg
RS4
18 mpg
51 mpg
A4 2.0 TDI e
11 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
292 mi
Range
878 mi
RS4
292 mi
878 mi
A4 2.0 TDI e
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).
94.6 kWh
RS4
253.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
A4 2.0 TDI e
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS4
A4 2.0 TDI e
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