The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 (05 - 07) vs. Audi A4 2.7 TDI (08 - 11)
€ 71,700
€ 36,400
€ 71,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 2.7 TDI.
RS4
A4 2.7 TDI
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 2.7 TDI
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.63 %
General
RS4
A4 2.7 TDI
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 2.7 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BNS
Engine Code
CAMA, CGKA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
RS4
414 hp
187 hp
A4 2.7 TDI
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
RS4
317 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
A4 2.7 TDI
Performance
RS4
A4 2.7 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
RS4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
A4 2.7 TDI
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9.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.4 lb/hp
RS4
9.19 lb/hp
19.4 lb/hp
A4 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS4
A4 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
39 mpg
RS4
18 mpg
39 mpg
A4 2.7 TDI
11 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
292 mi
Range
673 mi
RS4
292 mi
673 mi
A4 2.7 TDI
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).
123.4 kWh
RS4
253.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
A4 2.7 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS4
A4 2.7 TDI
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
