The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (18 - 18) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11)
€ 80,700
€ 34,300
€ 80,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The RS4 Avant is 3.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI.
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
55.3
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
55.3 in
Height
56.5 in
111.3
188.3
110.6
185.2
188.3 in
Length
185.2 in
111.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.22 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
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
CABB, CDHB
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
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
RS4 Avant
444 hp
158 hp
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
443 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
RS4 Avant
443 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
RS4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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8.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.68 lb/hp
RS4 Avant
8.89 lb/hp
22.68 lb/hp
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
30 mpg
RS4 Avant
27 mpg
30 mpg
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
409 mi
Range
503 mi
RS4 Avant
409 mi
503 mi
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
149.7 kWh
RS4 Avant
166.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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
