Facts and figures

The new Audi RS 4 Avant (Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 8.8 [26.7 US mpg]; combined CO₂ emissions in g/km: 200-199 [321.9–320.3 g/mi])

Exterior design and body

• RS design language inspired by the Audi 90 quattro IMSA GTO
• The quattro blisters emphasize the lines over the wheel housings (30 mm [1.2 in] wider compared to the Audi A4 Avant)
• Additional air intakes/outlets as design elements at the front and rear, RS roof spoiler
• More sporty single-frame grille: wider and flatter than on the basic model
• LED headlights as standard Matrix LED headlights with RS-specific design (shaded design) with dynamic indicators at the front and rear, three-dimensional LED rear lights
• Total weight lowered by 80 kilograms (176.4 lbs) (compared to predecessor)
• Length: 4,781 millimeters (15.7 ft) (+ 62 millimeters [2.4 in] compared to predecessor)
• Wheelbase: 2,826 millimeters (9.3 ft) (+ 13 millimeters [0.5 in] compared to predecessor)
• Width: 1,866 millimeters (6.1 ft) (+ 16 millimeters [0.6 in] compared to predecessor)
• Height: 1,404 millimeters (4.6 ft) (- 12 millimeters [0.5 in] compared to predecessor)

Engine

• Completely re-developed 2.9 TFSI twin turbo with 331 kW (450 hp)
• 600 Nm (442.5 lb-ft) of torque (+ 170 Nm [125.4 lb-ft] compared to the predecessor)
• From 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 60 mph) in 4.1 seconds (- 0.6 seconds compared to the predecessor)
• Top speed of 250 km/h (155.3 mph), 280 km/h (174 mph) on request
• Sporty, direct responsiveness thanks to the positioning of the two turbochargers as an inner V
• Efficiency increase: 17% less consumption (compared to the predecessor), thanks, among other things, to the B-cycle process with central direct injection
• Powerful sound of the V6 TFSI

Power transmission

• Eight-speed tiptronic specially tuned for sporty, dynamic driving
• quattro permanent all-wheel drive with self-locking center differential as standard
• Electronic stabilization program with three modes and wheel-selective torque control
• quattro with sport differential as an option

Suspension

• Five-link design on the front and rear axle
• RS sports suspension with sporty design and direct handling as standard
• Optional: RS sports suspension plus with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC)
• New electromechanical power steering, or dynamic steering on request
• Audi drive select dynamic handling system as standard
• Optional high-performance ceramic brakes with perforated 400 mm (15.7 in) disks at the front

Interior

• RS-specific elements for greater sportiness in the interior
• Flawless workmanship, high-quality materials and new colors
• Five seats, generously dimensioned interior with increased space: + 11 millimeters (+0.4 in) shoulder room in the front (compared to the predecessor)
• 505 liters (17.8 cu ft) of luggage compartment space, rising to 1,510 liters (53.3 cu ft) with the seats folded down
• Electric luggage compartment cover and electric motor for the luggage compartment lid

Infotainment and controls

• Special RS screen in the Audi virtual cockpit: information about tire pressure/temperature, power/torque, and G forces, as well as a shift light prompts the driver to shift up
• Optional head-up display with RS-specific display
• MMI Navigation plus top infotainment system with MMI touch including free Audi connect for three years, LTE communication
• Wi-Fi hotspot for connecting mobile devices
• New MMI operating concept with intuitive free-text search and natural language voice control
• Audi connect SIM – free roaming throughout Europe
• Audi connect safety & service with online road assistance, emergency call, online service request and remote functions via the Audi MMI connect app
• Audi smartphone interface for connecting Apple and Android smartphones
• Audi phone box for improved reception quality and inductive charging
• Bang & Olufsen sound system with 3D sound, 19 loudspeakers and 755 watts of power

Driver assistance systems

• Up to 30 assistance systems for supporting the driver, many equipped as standard
• Highlights:
  
  • Adaptive cruise control with stop&go function  including traffic jam assist
  • Park assist
  • Cross traffic assist rear
  • Exit warning
  • Turn assist
  • Camera-based traffic sign recognition
  • Audi pre sense city (standard) and Audi pre sense basic and Audi pre sense rear
  • Trailer hitch 

The specified equipment, data and prices relate to the model range on offer in Germany. Subject to changes and errors. Figures on the fuel consumption and the CO₂-emissions (found from page 2 onwards) vary in case of given ranges depending on the used combination of wheels/tires.

All terms in blue in the text are explained in detail in the technology lexicon at www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/technology-lexicon.