The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant (06 - 08) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
€ 73,400
€ 42,700
€ 73,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,700
ⓘ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 4.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF.
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
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
185.2
180.6 in
Length
185.2 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.84 %
General
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
B7 (8E)
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BNS
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
RS4 Avant
414 hp
237 hp
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
RS4 Avant
317 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
RS4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
RS4 Avant
9.5 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
35 mpg
RS4 Avant
17 mpg
35 mpg
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
11 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
290 mi
Range
585 mi
RS4 Avant
290 mi
585 mi
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
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).
139.9 kWh
RS4 Avant
255.7 kWh
139.9 kWh
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
521 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
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
