The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi S4 Avant (09 - 11)
€ 77,600

€ 53,800

€ 77,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the RS4 Avant is 0.1 inches longer and 0.9 inches wider.
RS4 Avant
S4 Avant
55.7
72.8
80.3
55.7
71.9
80.3
72.8 in
Width
71.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.7 in
Height
55.7 in
110.7
185.8
110.7
185.7
185.8 in
Length
185.7 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
RS4 Avant
S4 Avant
4123 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.8 %

General
RS4 Avant
S4 Avant
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
RS4 Avant
S4 Avant
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
CFSA
Engine Code
CAKA, CCBA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 8250 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
RS4 Avant
444 hp
328 hp
S4 Avant
317 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
RS4 Avant
317 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
S4 Avant
Performance
RS4 Avant
S4 Avant
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

RS4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

S4 Avant
▶ REPLAY
9.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.96 lb/hp
RS4 Avant
9.29 lb/hp
11.96 lb/hp
S4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS4 Avant
S4 Avant
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
23 mpg
RS4 Avant
22 mpg
23 mpg
S4 Avant
16 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
354 mi
Range
390 mi
RS4 Avant
354 mi
390 mi
S4 Avant
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).
193.3 kWh
RS4 Avant
202.8 kWh
193.3 kWh
S4 Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS4 Avant
S4 Avant
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