The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 Avant (09 - 11) vs. Audi RS4 Avant (06 - 08)
€ 53,800
€ 73,400
€ 53,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the S4 Avant is 5.2 inches longer and 0.4 inches wider.
S4 Avant
RS4 Avant
55.7
71.9
80.3
55.7
71.5
76.1
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.7 in
Height
55.7 in
110.7
185.7
104.4
180.6
185.7 in
Length
180.6 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
S4 Avant
RS4 Avant
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.28 %
General
S4 Avant
RS4 Avant
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7 (8E)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
S4 Avant
RS4 Avant
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAKA, CCBA
Engine Code
BNS
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
S4 Avant
328 hp
414 hp
RS4 Avant
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
S4 Avant
325 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
RS4 Avant
Performance
S4 Avant
RS4 Avant
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
S4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
RS4 Avant
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11.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 lb/hp
S4 Avant
11.96 lb/hp
9.5 lb/hp
RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S4 Avant
RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
17 mpg
S4 Avant
23 mpg
17 mpg
RS4 Avant
17 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
390 mi
Range
290 mi
S4 Avant
390 mi
290 mi
RS4 Avant
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
255.7 kWh
S4 Avant
193.3 kWh
255.7 kWh
RS4 Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
521 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S4 Avant
RS4 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.5 cu ft
