The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (18 - 18) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
€ 80,700
€ 53,700
€ 80,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,700
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the A4 Avant 3.0 TDI.
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
55.3
73.5
79.6
56.5
72.5
79.6
73.5 in
Width
72.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.3 in
Height
56.5 in
111.3
188.3
111
186
188.3 in
Length
186 in
111.3 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5038 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.11 %
General
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
B9 (8W)
Generation
B9 (8W)
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
DECA
Engine Code
CRTC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
RS4 Avant
444 hp
268 hp
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
RS4 Avant
443 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
RS4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
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8.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.56 lb/hp
RS4 Avant
8.89 lb/hp
14.56 lb/hp
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
44 mpg
RS4 Avant
27 mpg
44 mpg
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
409 mi
Range
680 mi
RS4 Avant
409 mi
680 mi
A4 Avant 3.0 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).
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 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS4 Avant
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
