Facts and figures
Back to overviewThe 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:
- 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.