Compare Audi RS 4 Avant B5 vs Audi RS 4 Avant B8

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
390 L / 13.8 cu-ft ~ 1250 L / 44.1 cu-ft
490 L / 17.3 cu-ft ~ 1430 L / 50.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
9.7 L / 10.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
9.7 L / 10.2 qt
Fuel Capacity
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
61.0 L / 16.1 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
550 kg / 1213 lbs
550 kg / 1213 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link, on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
255/35 R18
265/35 R19
Turning Circle
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
11.9 m / 39.0 ft

Construction

Body Style
5-door Station Wagon
5-door Station Wagon

Dimensions

Size | Height
1386 mm / 54.6 in
1416 mm / 55.7 in
Size | Length
4525 mm / 178.1 in
4719 mm / 185.8 in
Size | Width
1799 mm / 70.8 in
1850 mm / 72.8 in
Track Width | Front
1549.0 mm / 61.0 in
1599.0 mm / 63.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1530.0 mm / 60.2 in
1586.0 mm / 62.4 in
Weight
1620.0 kg / 3571.5 lbs
1795.0 kg / 3957.3 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J x 18
9J x 19
Wheelbase
2607 mm / 102.6 in
2813 mm / 110.7 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.9 sec
4.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.7 sec
4.5 sec
CO2 Emission
288 g/km
249 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.34
0.34
Fuel Economy
12.0 L/100km / 19.6 MPG (combined) | 17.0 L/100km / 13.8 MPG (urban) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (highway)
10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (combined) | 14.6 L/100km / 16.1 MPG (urban) | 8.5 L/100km / 27.7 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 (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine
ASJ, AZR
CFSA
Engine | Bore
81.0 mm / 3.2 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
12.5:1
Engine | Displacement
2.7 L / 163.0 cu-in / 2671.0 cc
4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc
Engine | Power
380.0 hp / 283.4 kW @ 6100-7000 rpm
450.0 hp / 335.6 kW @ 8250 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
142.3 hp/L / 2.3 hp/cu-in
108.1 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
86.4 mm / 3.4 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
440 Nm / 324.5 lb-ft @ 2500-6000 rpm
430 Nm / 317.2 lb-ft @ 4000-6000 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
DCT S tronic

Production

Availability
1999 ~ 2001
2012 ~ 2015

Reviews

Neofiliac score
71%
82%
Pros
  • Multi-link + double-wishbone suspension setup
  • Gorgeous exterior design
  • Great handling
  • 6-speed manual transmission
  • Improved NA V8 engine
  • 7-speed S tronic DCT
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Gorgeous exterior styling
Cons

Price

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