The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (18 - 18) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 13)

€ 80,700
Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (18 - 18) RS4 Avant
€ 36,300
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 13) A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
€ 80,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300

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 3.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the A4 Avant 2.0 TDI.
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
55.3
Blueprint Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (18 - 18)
73.5
79.6
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 13)
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
Blueprint Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (18 - 18)
111.3
188.3
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 13)
110.6
185
188.3 in
Length
185 in
111.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.44 %
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 13)

General

RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
B9 (8W)
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DECA
Engine Code
CAGA, CJCA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
444 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
RS4 Avant
444 hp
141 hp
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
RS4 Avant
443 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI

Performance

RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

RS4 Avant

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

A4 Avant 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
8.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.19 lb/hp
RS4 Avant
8.89 lb/hp
26.19 lb/hp
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
44 mpg
RS4 Avant
27 mpg
44 mpg
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
739 mi
RS4 Avant
409 mi
739 mi
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
RS4 Avant
166.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
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