Audi RS 4 vs. Audi RS6
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Highlights
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$82,700
Starting MSRP
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$66,910
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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-
MPG
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13 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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450 hp
Horsepower
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420 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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415 @ 1950
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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317 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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450 @ 5700
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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420 @ 7800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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4.2L/255
Displacement
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4.2L/254
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode 5-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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M/T
6-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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-
MPG
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13 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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11.6 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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12.2 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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18 x 8.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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19 x 9.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Alloy
Front Wheel Material
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Alloy
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Not Available
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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Not Available
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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18 x 8.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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19 x 9.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
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Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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P255/40ZR18
Front Tire Size
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P255/35R19
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P255/40ZR18
Rear Tire Size
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P255/35R19
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Not Available in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Double A-arm
Suspension Type - Rear
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Double-Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Four-Link
Suspension Type - Front
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Four-Link
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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14
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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13
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Measurements
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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56 in
Height, Overall
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56 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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98 ft³
Passenger Volume
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90 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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37 in
Second Leg Room
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34 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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191 in
Length, Overall
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181 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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N/A
Liftover Height
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28 in
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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4 in
Min Ground Clearance
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4 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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109 in
Wheelbase
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104 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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78 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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38 in
Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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15 ft³
Trunk Volume
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13 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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39 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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Weight & Capacity
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22 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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4,024 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Safety
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Electrical
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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190
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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13.2 x 0.87 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.8 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Four-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Four-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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14.4 x 1.34 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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14.4 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2003 Audi RS6 or the 2008 Audi RS 4?
The 2008 Audi RS 4 is more reliable than the 2003 Audi RS6 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2008 RS 4 versus a reliability rating of 4.2 for the 2003 RS6.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2003 Audi RS6 or the 2008 Audi RS 4?
The 2003 Audi RS6 and the 2008 Audi RS 4 both get 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2003 Audi RS6 or the 2008 Audi RS 4?
The 2008 Audi RS 4 is cheaper than the 2003 Audi RS6 with a $66,910 starting MSRP versus a $82,700 starting MSRP.
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