The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 Avant S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi RS4 Avant S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 57,700

€ 77,600

€ 57,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the S4 Avant is 0.1 inches shorter and 0.9 inches narrower.
S4 Avant
RS4 Avant
55.7
71.9
80.3
55.7
72.8
80.3
71.9 in
Width
72.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.7 in
Height
55.7 in
110.7
185.7
110.7
185.8
185.7 in
Length
185.8 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
S4 Avant
RS4 Avant
4023 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.4 %

General
S4 Avant
RS4 Avant
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8 (8K)
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)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
S4 Avant
RS4 Avant
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAKA, CCBA
Engine Code
CFSA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 8250 rpm
S4 Avant
328 hp
444 hp
RS4 Avant
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
S4 Avant
325 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
RS4 Avant
Performance
S4 Avant
RS4 Avant
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

S4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

RS4 Avant
▶ REPLAY
12.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.29 lb/hp
S4 Avant
12.27 lb/hp
9.29 lb/hp
RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S4 Avant
RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
22 mpg
S4 Avant
28 mpg
22 mpg
RS4 Avant
21 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
451 mi
Range
354 mi
S4 Avant
451 mi
354 mi
RS4 Avant
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
202.8 kWh
S4 Avant
159.2 kWh
202.8 kWh
RS4 Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S4 Avant
RS4 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft