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Audi RS 4 vs. Audi RS6

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$82,700
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$66,910
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2003 Audi RS62008 Audi RS 4
Starting MSRP
$82,700
$66,910
Engine Type
Gas V8
Gas V8
MPG
Not available
13 City / 20 Hwy
Horsepower
450 hp
420 hp
Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
4 yr / 50,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2003 Audi RS62008 Audi RS 4
Engine Type
Gas V8
Gas V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
450 @ 5700
420 @ 7800
Displacement
4.2L/255
4.2L/254
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
415 @ 1950
317 @ 6000
Transmission Options
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 5-Speed A/T
  • M/T
  • 6-Speed M/T
MPG
Not available
13 City / 20 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
11.6 qts
12.2 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2003 Audi RS62008 Audi RS 4
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Not Available
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Not Available
Front Wheel Material
Alloy
Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy
Alloy
Front Wheel Size
18 x 8.5 in
19 x 9.0 in
Front Tire Size
P255/40ZR18
P255/35R19
Rear Tire Size
P255/40ZR18
P255/35R19
Rear Wheel Size
18 x 8.5 in
19 x 9.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Not Available in

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2003 Audi RS62008 Audi RS 4
Suspension Type - Front
Four-Link
Four-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Double A-arm
Double-Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer Bar
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer Bar
Not Available

Steering

Steering comparison
2003 Audi RS62008 Audi RS 4
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
37 ft
36 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
14
13
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2003 Audi RS62008 Audi RS 4
Front Head Room
39 in
38 in
Track Width, Front
62 in
61 in
Height, Overall
56 in
56 in
Second Head Room
38 in
37 in
Length, Overall
191 in
181 in
Second Hip Room
N/A
N/A
Track Width, Rear
63 in
61 in
Second Shoulder Room
57 in
53 in
Trunk Volume
15 ft³
13 ft³
Min Ground Clearance
4 in
4 in
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Hip Room
N/A
N/A
Front Leg Room
41 in
41 in
Liftover Height
N/A
28 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
78 in
72 in
Front Shoulder Room
59 in
55 in
Passenger Volume
98 ft³
90 ft³
Second Leg Room
37 in
34 in
Wheelbase
109 in
104 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2003 Audi RS62008 Audi RS 4
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Not Available lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
22 gal
17 gal
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Not Available lbs
Base Curb Weight
4,024 lbs
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Not Available lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2003 Audi RS62008 Audi RS 4
Stability Control
Not available
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not available

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2003 Audi RS62008 Audi RS 4
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150
190

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2003 Audi RS62008 Audi RS 4
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14.4 x 1.34 in
14.4 x -TBD- in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.2 x 0.87 in
12.8 x -TBD- in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System
Four-Wheel
Four-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Brake Type
Pwr
Pwr
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes

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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