Car comparison

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) · Facelift 2019 2.9 TFSI V6vsAUDI RS4 Avant (B8) · Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8

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

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AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) · Facelift 2019

2.9 TFSI V6

450 hp2894 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2019-present
VS

AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) · Facelift 2011

4.2 FSI V8

450 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2012-2015

Comparison overview

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AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 2.9 TFSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,745 kg
    3,847 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    258 hp/t
    192 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.5 L/100 km
    18.8 mpg US
    22.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    208 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    630 km
    392 mi
  • Largest trunk
    495 L
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
Power
450hp336kW
450hp336kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,745kg3,847lb
1,795kg3,957lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,345kg5,170lb
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
39.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
45.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
12.4s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
258hp/t192kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
251hp/t187kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
630km392mi
Calculated
570km354mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,894cc177cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
4,782mm188in
4,719mm186in
Width
1,866mm73in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,826mm111in
2,813mm111in
Front track
1,580mm62in
1,599mm63in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,586mm62in
Trunk volume
495L
490L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,430L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
61L
CO2 emissions
208g/km
249g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 2.9 TFSI V6AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 2.9 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V65,700-6,700 rpm1,900-5,000 rpm6,950 rpm
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V88,250 rpm4,000-6,000 rpm8,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.4 s
14.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
122 mph
188 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6
450 hp
336 kW
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
450 hp
336 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
430 Nm
317 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
1,795 kg
3,957 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 (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
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 (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V64.1 s
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V84.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 2.9 TFSI V6 and AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8: 0.6 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 (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 2.9 TFSI V6 and AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8: 1.5 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 (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6
258 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6
630 km
392 mi
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
570 km
354 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6
450 hp
336 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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

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 (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,782 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
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

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 (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
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

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 2.9 TFSI V6 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 (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
4.1 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

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 (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6
258 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,782 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
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
Range score
630 km
392 mi
570 km
354 mi
CO2 score
208 g/km
249 g/km
Trunk score
495 L
17.5 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
258 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 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 (B9) Facelift 2019 2.9 TFSI V6AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 2.9 TFSI V6

  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 60 km (37 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 41 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

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