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AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) · Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8vsAUDI S4 Avant (B8) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI 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 S4 Avant (B8) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedWagon / estate2014-2015

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
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,750 kg
    3,858 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    185 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    763 km
    474 mi
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
450hp336kW
333hp248kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,795kg3,957lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
2,345kg5,170lb
2,320kg5,115lb
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
53.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
14.4s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
251hp/t187kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
570km354mi
Calculated
763km474mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,719mm186in
4,719mm186in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,826mm72in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,406mm55in
Wheelbase
2,813mm111in
2,811mm111in
Front track
1,599mm63in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,586mm62in
1,539mm61in
Trunk volume
490L
490L
Max trunk volume
1,430L
1,430L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
61L
CO2 emissions
249g/km
185g/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 S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65,500-6,500 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.4 s
16.2 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
181 km/h
113 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW

AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8 has 117 hp more than AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8: 117 hp (87 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
1,750 kg
3,858 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8 and AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: 0.4 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8: 2.7 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
763 km
474 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.1 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 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
1,406 mm
55.4 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
5.1 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
450 hp
336 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.1 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
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 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
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,719 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,406 mm
55.4 in
Range score
570 km
354 mi
763 km
474 mi
CO2 score
249 g/km
185 g/km
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 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 S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8

  • Has 117 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 60 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 192 km (120 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 64 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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