Compare Audi RS 4 B7 Cabriolet vs Audi S5 B8 Cabriolet vs Audi A5 (8F) Cabriolet

Variants
Euro 6
Euro 6d
1.8 TFSI
1.8 TFSI CVT
2.0 TDI
2.0 TFSI 180 CVT
2.0 TFSI 211
2.0 TFSI 211 CVT
2.0 TFSI 211 quattro DCT
2.7 TDI
2.7 TDI CVT
3.0 TDI quattro DCT
3.2 FSI CVT
3.2 FSI quattro DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
246 L / 8.7 cu-ft ~ 315 L / 11.1 cu-ft
320 L / 11.3 cu-ft ~ 750 L / 26.5 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
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
58.0 L / 15.3 gal
Passengers
4
4
4
Payload
500 kg / 1102 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
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
255/40 R18
245/40 R18
Turning Circle
11.1 m / 36.4 ft
11.5 m / 37.7 ft
11.4 m / 37.4 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height
1391 mm / 54.8 in
1382 mm / 54.4 in
1383 mm / 54.4 in
Size | Length
4573 mm / 180.0 in
4625 mm / 182.1 in
Size | Width
1777 mm / 70.0 in
1846 mm / 72.7 in | 2029 mm / 79.9 in (mirror unfolded)
1854 mm / 73.0 in
Track Width | Front
1522.0 mm / 59.9 in
1587.0 mm / 62.5 in
1590.0 mm / 62.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1518.0 mm / 59.8 in
1568.0 mm / 61.7 in
1577.0 mm / 62.1 in
Weight
1855.0 kg / 4089.6 lbs
1840.0 kg / 4056.5 lbs
Wheel Size
18 in
8, 5J x 18
Wheelbase
2650 mm / 104.3 in
2765 mm / 108.9 in
2751 mm / 108.3 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.6 sec
Fuel Economy
19.9 L/100km / 11.8 MPG (urban) | 10.3 L/100km / 22.8 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine
BNS
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
12.5:1
Engine | Displacement
4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc
3.0 L / 182.8 cu-in / 2995.0 cc
Engine | Power
420.0 hp / 313.2 kW @ 7800 rpm
354.0 hp / 264.0 kW @ 5400-6400 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
100.9 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
118.2 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
430 Nm / 317.2 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 1370-4500 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Automatic tiptronic

Production

Availability
2006 ~ 2009

Reviews

Neofiliac score
79%
75%
66%
Pros
  • Good performance
  • Much improved styling over the base A4
  • Multi-link suspensions all around
  • Manual transmission
  • Decent styling
  • Decent performance
  • Improved styling with the top down
  • Improved engine output
  • Multi-link suspensions all around
Cons
  • Engine reliability concerns
  • Average look
  • Average dynamics
  • Reliability concerns
  • Bad CVT
  • DCT-related reliability problems

Price

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