AUDI RS4 Avant (B9)
2.9 TFSI
450 hp2894 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2017-2019
Car comparison
AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSIvsAUDI 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 (8D/B5)
2.7 T V6
380 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboWagon / estate1999-2001
Comparison overview
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AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.1 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful450 hp336 kW
- Highest torque600 Nm443 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight262 hp/t196 kW/t3.8 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions200 g/km
- Best estimated range659 km410 mi
- Largest trunk505 L
- Best overall score81/100
- Best performance score80/100
- Best economy score83/100
- Best practicality score84/100
AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6
- Lightest1,620 kg3,571 lb
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI | AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 450hp336kW | 380hp283kW |
| Torque | 600Nm443lb-ft | 440Nm325lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,715kg3,781lb | 1,620kg3,571lb |
| Gross weight | 2,305kg5,082lb | 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 | 38.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated | 61.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.1s | 4.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 12.3s Calculated | 17.0s |
| 0-60 mph | 3.9s Calculated | 4.7s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK | 12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK | 17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK | 9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.0s Calculated | 13.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 262hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb Calculated | 235hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 350Nm/t234lb-ft/ton Calculated | 272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 659km410mi Calculated | 517km321mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,894cc177cu in | 2,671cc163cu in |
| Length | 4,781mm188in | 4,525mm178in |
| Width | 1,866mm73in | 1,799mm71in |
| Height | 1,404mm55in | 1,386mm55in |
| Wheelbase | 2,826mm111in | 2,607mm103in |
| Front track | 1,580mm62in | 1,549mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,575mm62in | 1,530mm60in |
| Trunk volume | 505L | 390L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 1,250L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 58L | 62L |
| CO2 emissions | 200g/km | 288g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSIAUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6PowerTorque
- AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI: Power / Torque
- AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI | 5,700-6,700 rpm | 1,900-5,000 rpm | 6,950 rpm |
| AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6 | 6,100-7,000 rpm | 2,500-6,000 rpm | 7,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI | AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.9 s | 4.7 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.1 s | 4.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 12.3 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 | 2.2 s | 2.2 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.4 s | 5.7 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.9 s | 8.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.1 s | 11.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.0 s | 13.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 197 km/h 123 mph | 178 km/h 111 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI | 450 hp 336 kW |
| AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6 | 380 hp 283 kW |
AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI 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 (B9) 2.9 TFSI: 70 hp (52 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI | 600 Nm 443 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI | 1,715 kg 3,781 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI | 4.1 s |
| AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6 | 4.9 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI and AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6: 0.8 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI | 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 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 (B9) 2.9 TFSI and AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6: 3.2 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI | 262 hp/t 196 kW/t 3.8 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI | 659 km 410 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI | 450 hp 336 kW | 4.1 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI |
| 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6 |
| 12.0 L/100 km 19.6 mpg US 23.5 mpg UK | ||||||
AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI | 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK | 4.1 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI | 262 hp/t 196 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 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
| Vehicle | AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI | AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 450 hp 336 kW | 380 hp 283 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 600 Nm 443 lb-ft | 440 Nm 325 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.1 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 | 1,715 kg 3,781 lb | 1,620 kg 3,571 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK | 12.0 L/100 km 19.6 mpg US 23.5 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 659 km 410 mi | 517 km 321 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 200 g/km | 288 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 505 L 17.8 cu ft | 390 L 13.8 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 262 hp/t 196 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | 235 hp/t 175 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI | AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK | 12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 15.40 LC100 km | 21.00 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 24.78 LC100 mi | 33.80 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal | 1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,310 LC/year | 3,150 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI
- Has 70 hp more
- Has 160 Nm more
- Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 142 km (88 mi) more estimated range
- Has 115 L more trunk volume
- Emits 88 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- 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
- Is 95 kg lighter
Pros
- Lightest
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Smallest trunk
- Highest CO2 emissions
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