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AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) · Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8vsAUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) · Facelift 2011

4.2 FSI V8

450 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2012-2015
VS

AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5)

2.7 T V6

380 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboWagon / estate1999-2001

Comparison overview

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AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    251 hp/t
    187 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.6 L/100 km
    16.1 mpg US
    19.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    249 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    570 km
    354 mi
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
Power
450hp336kW
380hp283kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,795kg3,957lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Gross weight
2,345kg5,170lb
2,170kg4,784lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
45.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
61.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
14.4s
Calculated
17.0s
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
251hp/t187kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
235hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
570km354mi
Calculated
517km321mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
2,671cc163cu in
Length
4,719mm186in
4,525mm178in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,386mm55in
Wheelbase
2,813mm111in
2,607mm103in
Front track
1,599mm63in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,586mm62in
1,530mm60in
Trunk volume
490L
390L
Max trunk volume
1,430L
1,250L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
62L
CO2 emissions
249g/km
288g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V88,250 rpm4,000-6,000 rpm8,500 rpm
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V66,100-7,000 rpm2,500-6,000 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.4 s
17.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
450 hp
336 kW
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
380 hp
283 kW

AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8 has 70 hp more than AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6 and AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8: 70 hp (52 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
1,620 kg
3,571 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V84.7 s
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V64.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8 and AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8 and AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6: 1.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
570 km
354 mi
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
517 km
321 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
450 hp
336 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
380 hp
283 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,719 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
4.7 s
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
4.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
Power
450 hp
336 kW
380 hp
283 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,719 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
Range score
570 km
354 mi
517 km
321 mi
CO2 score
249 g/km
288 g/km
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8

  • Has 70 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 53 km (33 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 39 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 175 kg lighter

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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