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AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) · Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8vsAUDI S4 Avant (B9) 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 (B9)

3.0 TFSI V6

354 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI S4 Avant (B9) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,675 kg
    3,693 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    175 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    763 km
    474 mi
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

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
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8AUDIS4 Avant (B9)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
450hp336kW
354hp264kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,795kg3,957lb
1,675kg3,693lb
Gross weight
2,345kg5,170lb
2,265kg4,993lb
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
49.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
14.4s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
251hp/t187kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
211hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
570km354mi
Calculated
763km474mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,719mm186in
4,745mm187in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,437mm57in
Wheelbase
2,813mm111in
2,825mm111in
Front track
1,599mm63in
1,565mm62in
Rear track
1,586mm62in
1,546mm61in
Trunk volume
490L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,430L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
58L
CO2 emissions
249g/km
175g/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 (B9) 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S4 Avant (B9) 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 (B9)3.0 TFSI V65,400-6,400 rpm1,370-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8AUDIS4 Avant (B9)3.0 TFSI 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
15.2 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
185 km/h
115 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 (B9)3.0 TFSI V6
354 hp
264 kW

AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8 has 96 hp more than AUDI S4 Avant (B9) 3.0 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S4 Avant (B9) 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8: 96 hp (72 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 (B9)3.0 TFSI V6
500 Nm
369 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 (B9)3.0 TFSI V6
1,675 kg
3,693 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 (B9)3.0 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 (B9)3.0 TFSI V64.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8 and AUDI S4 Avant (B9) 3.0 TFSI 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)3.0 TFSI V6
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S4 Avant (B9) 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8: 3.1 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 (B9)3.0 TFSI V6
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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 (B9)3.0 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 (B9)3.0 TFSI V6
354 hp
264 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
354 hp
264 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
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,745 mm
186.8 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

AUDI S4 Avant (B9) 3.0 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 (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
4.7 s
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)3.0 TFSI V6
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)3.0 TFSI V6
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8AUDIS4 Avant (B9)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
450 hp
336 kW
354 hp
264 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 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
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,745 mm
186.8 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Range score
570 km
354 mi
763 km
474 mi
CO2 score
249 g/km
175 g/km
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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 (B9) 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8

  • Has 96 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 39 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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI S4 Avant (B9) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 193 km (120 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 74 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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