Compare Audi RS 4 B7 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
320 L / 11.3 cu-ft ~ 678 L / 23.9 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.6 L / 10.1 qt
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers
4
4
Payload
500 kg / 1102 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
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
255/40 R18
205/55 R16
Turning Circle
11.1 m / 36.4 ft
10.9 m / 35.8 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height
1391 mm / 54.8 in
1409 mm / 55.5 in
Size | Length
4573 mm / 180.0 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)
Track Width | Front
1522.0 mm / 59.9 in
1555.0 mm / 61.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1518.0 mm / 59.8 in
1526.0 mm / 60.1 in
Weight
1855.0 kg / 4089.6 lbs
Wheel Size
18 in
Wheelbase
2650 mm / 104.3 in
2595 mm / 102.2 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

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
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
Engine | Power
420.0 hp / 313.2 kW @ 7800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
100.9 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
430 Nm / 317.2 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual

Production

Availability
2006 ~ 2009

Reviews

Neofiliac score
79%
49%
Pros
  • Good performance
  • Much improved styling over the base A4
  • Multi-link suspensions all around
  • Manual transmission
  • Low official fuel consumption
  • Improved (though still not great) styling
Cons
  • Engine reliability concerns
  • Average look
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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