The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 77,600
€ 30,900
€ 77,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The RS4 Avant is 0.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI.
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
55.7
72.8
80.3
56.5
71.9
80.3
72.8 in
Width
71.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.7 in
Height
56.5 in
110.7
185.8
110.6
185.2
185.8 in
Length
185.2 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
4123 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
617 lb
14.97 %
General
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CFSA
Engine Code
CABA, CDHA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
444 hp
at 8250 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
RS4 Avant
444 hp
118 hp
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
317 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
RS4 Avant
317 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
RS4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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9.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.7 lb/hp
RS4 Avant
9.29 lb/hp
29.7 lb/hp
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
31 mpg
RS4 Avant
22 mpg
31 mpg
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
16 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
354 mi
Range
539 mi
RS4 Avant
354 mi
539 mi
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
202.8 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).
142.1 kWh
RS4 Avant
202.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft
