The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant (06 - 08) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 13)
€ 73,400

€ 41,700

€ 73,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI.
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
55.7
71.5
76.1
56.5
71.9
80.3
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.7 in
Height
56.5 in
104.4
180.6
110.6
185
180.6 in
Length
185 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4795 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.87 %

General
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
B7 (8E)
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BNS
Engine Code
CAEB, CDNC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 4300 rpm
RS4 Avant
414 hp
208 hp
A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
RS4 Avant
317 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Performance
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

RS4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
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9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.81 lb/hp
RS4 Avant
9.5 lb/hp
17.81 lb/hp
A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
33 mpg
RS4 Avant
17 mpg
33 mpg
A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
11 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
290 mi
Range
534 mi
RS4 Avant
290 mi
534 mi
A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
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).
134.5 kWh
RS4 Avant
255.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
521 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft










33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft