Compare Audi RS 4 B7 Cabriolet vs Audi S3 (8V) Cabriolet vs Audi A3 (8V) Cabriolet
Variants
1.4 TFSI 125
1.4 TFSI 125 DCT
1.4 TFSI 140
1.4 TFSI 140 DCT
1.4 TFSI COD ultra
1.4 TFSI COD ultra DCT
1.6 TDI
1.8 TFSI
1.8 TFSI 172
1.8 TFSI DCT
1.8 TFSI quattro DCT
2.0 TDI 150
2.0 TDI 150 DCT
2.0 TDI 150 quattro
2.0 TDI 184
2.0 TDI 184 quattro DCT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
246 L / 8.7 cu-ft ~ 315 L / 11.1 cu-ft
285 L / 10.1 cu-ft ~ 645 L / 22.8 cu-ft
320 L / 11.3 cu-ft ~ 678 L / 23.9 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
5.7 L / 6.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
4
4
4
Payload
440 kg / 970 lbs
500 kg / 1102 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
255/40 R18
225/40 R18
205/55 R16
Turning Circle
11.1 m / 36.4 ft
10.9 m / 35.8 ft
10.9 m / 35.8 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1391 mm / 54.8 in
1388 mm / 54.6 in
1409 mm / 55.5 in
Size | Length
4573 mm / 180.0 in
4434 mm / 174.6 in
4421 mm / 174.1 in
Size | Width
1777 mm / 70.0 in
1793 mm / 70.6 in | 1960 mm / 77.2 in (mirror unfolded)
1793 mm / 70.6 in | 1960 mm / 77.2 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1522.0 mm / 59.9 in
1535.0 mm / 60.4 in
1555.0 mm / 61.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1518.0 mm / 59.8 in
1510.0 mm / 59.4 in
1526.0 mm / 60.1 in
Weight
1855.0 kg / 4089.6 lbs
1620.0 kg / 3571.5 lbs
Wheel Size
18 in
8J x 18
Wheelbase
2650 mm / 104.3 in
2596 mm / 102.2 in
2595 mm / 102.2 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.9 sec
5.4 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.6 sec
5.1 sec
CO2 Emission
165 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.34
Fuel Economy
19.9 L/100km / 11.8 MPG (urban) | 10.3 L/100km / 22.8 MPG (highway)
7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (combined) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (urban) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 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 6
Euro 6
Engine
BNS
CJXC
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
12.5:1
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc
2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc
Engine | Power
420.0 hp / 313.2 kW @ 7800 rpm
300.0 hp / 223.7 kW @ 5500-6200 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
100.9 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
151.2 hp/L / 2.5 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
380 Nm / 280.3 lb-ft @ 1800-5500 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Automatic S tronic
Production
Availability
2006 ~ 2009
2014 ~ 2020
Reviews
Neofiliac score
79%
57%
49%
Pros
- Good performance
- Much improved styling over the base A4
- Multi-link suspensions all around
- Manual transmission
- Good engine performance
- Both manual and DCT transmissions
- Low official fuel consumption
- Improved (though still not great) styling
Cons
- Engine reliability concerns
- Average look
- Only available with a small engine
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Awkward styling
- Only available with small engines
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
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