The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant (06 - 08) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
€ 73,400
€ 39,200
€ 73,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The RS4 Avant is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the A4 Avant 2.0 TDI.
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
55.7
71.5
76.1
56.5
72.5
79.6
71.5 in
Width
72.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.7 in
Height
56.5 in
104.4
180.6
111
186
180.6 in
Length
186 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.16 %
General
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
B7 (8E)
Generation
B9 (8W)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BNS
Engine Code
DEUC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
RS4 Avant
414 hp
120 hp
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
RS4 Avant
317 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Performance
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
RS4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
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9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.48 lb/hp
RS4 Avant
9.5 lb/hp
28.48 lb/hp
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
57 mpg
RS4 Avant
17 mpg
57 mpg
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
11 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
290 mi
Range
606 mi
RS4 Avant
290 mi
606 mi
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
255.7 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).
84.3 kWh
RS4 Avant
255.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
521 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
