Compare Audi RS 4 B7 Sedan vs Audi RS 3 (8V) Sedan

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
460 L / 16.2 cu-ft ~ 720 L / 25.4 cu-ft
315 L / 11.1 cu-ft ~ 770 L / 27.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.6 L / 10.1 qt
7.1 L / 7.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
610 kg / 1345 lbs
490 kg / 1080 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link
Tire Size
255/40 R18
235/35 R19 91Y, 255/30 R19 91Y
Turning Circle
11.1 m / 36.4 ft
11.0 m / 36.1 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1415 mm / 55.7 in
1397 mm / 55.0 in
Size | Length
4589 mm / 180.7 in
4479 mm / 176.3 in
Size | Width
1816 mm / 71.5 in
1802 mm / 70.9 in
Track Width | Front
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1569.0 mm / 61.8 in
1528.0 mm / 60.2 in
Weight
1650.0 kg / 3637.6 lbs
1515.0 kg / 3340.0 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J X 18
8.0J x 19
Wheelbase
2648 mm / 104.3 in
2631 mm / 103.6 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.8 sec
4.1 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.6 sec
3.9 sec
CO2 Emission
329 g/km
188 ~ 191 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
0.33
Fuel Economy
13.7 L/100km / 17.2 MPG (combined) | 19.7 L/100km / 11.9 MPG (urban) | 10.1 L/100km / 23.3 MPG (highway)
8.3 L/100km / 28.3 MPG (combined) | 11.3 L/100km / 20.8 MPG (urban) | 6.5 L/100km / 36.2 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 6
Engine
BNS
DAZA, DNWA
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
12.5:1
10.0:1
Engine | Displacement
4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc
2.5 L / 151.3 cu-in / 2480.0 cc
Engine | Power
420.0 hp / 313.2 kW @ 7800 rpm
400.0 hp / 298.3 kW @ 5850-7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
100.9 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
161.3 hp/L / 2.6 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
430 Nm / 317.2 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
480 Nm / 354.0 lb-ft @ 1700-5850 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-5 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
DCT S-tronic

Production

Availability
2005 ~ 2009
2017 ~ 2020

Reviews

Neofiliac score
72%
62%
Pros
  • Superb suspension setup
  • High-sprung engine with characters
  • Great 6-speed manual transmission
  • Exciting I5 TFSI engine
Cons
  • No space for any work in the engine bay
  • Engine not the most reliable in the industry
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • No manual transmission available
  • Questionable styling (the hatchback is much better)

Price

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