The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (18 - 18) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 15)
€ 80,700

€ 37,600

€ 80,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘ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 ultra.
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
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
188.3 in
Length
185 in
111.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.44 %

General
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
B9 (8W)
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DECA
Engine Code
CAHB, CGLD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
444 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3000 rpm
RS4 Avant
444 hp
161 hp
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
443 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
RS4 Avant
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Performance
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

RS4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
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8.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
RS4 Avant
8.89 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
53 mpg
RS4 Avant
27 mpg
53 mpg
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
20 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
409 mi
Range
890 mi
RS4 Avant
409 mi
890 mi
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
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).
90.4 kWh
RS4 Avant
166.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
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