The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 Avant TDI tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi RS4 Avant S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 64,300

€ 77,600

€ 64,300
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The S4 Avant TDI is 2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the RS4 Avant.
S4 Avant TDI
RS4 Avant
55.4
72.7
79.6
55.7
72.8
80.3
72.7 in
Width
72.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.4 in
Height
55.7 in
111.2
187.8
110.7
185.8
187.8 in
Length
185.8 in
111.2 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
S4 Avant TDI
RS4 Avant
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5236 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.58 %

General
S4 Avant TDI
RS4 Avant
B9 (8W)
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
S4 Avant TDI
RS4 Avant
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
CFSA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
342 hp
at 3850 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 8250 rpm
S4 Avant TDI
342 hp
444 hp
RS4 Avant
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
S4 Avant TDI
516 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
RS4 Avant
Performance
S4 Avant TDI
RS4 Avant
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

S4 Avant TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

RS4 Avant
▶ REPLAY
12.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.29 lb/hp
S4 Avant TDI
12.25 lb/hp
9.29 lb/hp
RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S4 Avant TDI
RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
22 mpg
S4 Avant TDI
37 mpg
22 mpg
RS4 Avant
33 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
572 mi
Range
354 mi
S4 Avant TDI
572 mi
354 mi
RS4 Avant
Environmental Impact
129.6 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 TDI
129.6 kWh
202.8 kWh
RS4 Avant
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S4 Avant TDI
RS4 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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