The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (13 - 15)
€ 81,400

€ 37,100

€ 81,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The RS4 Avant is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI.
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
56.6
73.5
79.6
56.5
71.9
80.3
73.5 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.6 in
Height
56.5 in
111.3
188.3
110.6
185
188.3 in
Length
185 in
111.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.81 %

General
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
B9 (8W)
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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DECA
Engine Code
CJEB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
444 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
RS4 Avant
444 hp
168 hp
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
443 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
RS4 Avant
443 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

RS4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.06 lb/hp
RS4 Avant
9.04 lb/hp
21.06 lb/hp
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
RS4 Avant
26 mpg
40 mpg
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
19 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
391 mi
Range
664 mi
RS4 Avant
391 mi
664 mi
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
111.8 kWh
RS4 Avant
174.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
348 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft










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