The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS4 Avant (06 - 08) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)

€ 73,400
Audi RS4 Avant (06 - 08) RS4 Avant
€ 46,600
 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
€ 73,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600

ⓘ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 3.0 TFSI.
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
55.7
Blueprint Audi RS4 Avant (06 - 08)
71.5
76.1
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Audi RS4 Avant (06 - 08)
104.4
180.6
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
110.6
185
180.6 in
Length
185 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5038 lb
Audi RS4 Avant (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.28 %
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)

General

RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 3.0 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 3.0 TFSI
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BNS
Engine Code
CMUA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
RS4 Avant
414 hp
268 hp
A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
RS4 Avant
317 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI

Performance

RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

RS4 Avant

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.72 lb/hp
RS4 Avant
9.5 lb/hp
14.72 lb/hp
A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
28 mpg
RS4 Avant
17 mpg
28 mpg
A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
11 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
290 mi
Range
466 mi
RS4 Avant
290 mi
466 mi
A4 Avant 3.0 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).
159.2 kWh
RS4 Avant
255.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
521 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 3.0 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