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Audi RS4 4.2 S-tronic Base Equipment — Third Generation

Everyday errands set the frame for this look at the Audi RS4 4.2 S-tronic Base: shopping runs, school pickups and the bags, crates and coats that travel along with them.

3 generation · Estate 5-door

2012–2015

4.2 S-tronic

Gasoline · Robotic · AWD

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Performance & powertrain

Top speed
?

The highest speed a vehicle can sustain under manufacturer test conditions. Some cars are electronically limited below their mechanical potential. Glossary entry

250 km/h
Engine type
Gasoline
Transmission
Robotic
Type of boost
?

A turbocharger or supercharger compresses the air entering the engine so a smaller engine can produce more power. Naturally aspirated engines draw air without a compressor. Glossary entry

No
Type of drive
?

Which wheels receive power: front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. All-wheel drive can send power to every wheel for extra traction. Glossary entry

AWD
Bore and stroke
?

The diameter of a cylinder (bore) and the distance the piston travels inside it (stroke). Together they determine the displacement of the engine. Glossary entry

84.5 × 92.8 mm
Engine capacity
?

The total volume swept by all pistons inside the cylinders, usually stated in cubic centimetres or litres. Larger displacement often means more power but higher consumption. Glossary entry

4163 cm³
Engine location
Front, longitudinal
Number of gears
?

How many fixed forward ratios a gearbox offers. More gears can improve economy and refinement; continuously variable transmissions have no fixed steps. Glossary entry

7
Maximum power
?

A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry

450 hp
Maximum power, kw
?

A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry

331 kW
Compression ratio
?

The ratio between the largest and smallest volume of a cylinder as the piston moves. Higher ratios improve efficiency but may require higher-octane fuel. Glossary entry

11
Maximum power rpm
8250 rpm
Maximum torque N⋅m
430 N⋅m
Maximum torque rpm
4000 – 6000 rpm
Acceleration to 100
?

The time a vehicle needs to reach 100 km/h from a standstill, a common shorthand for overall performance. Glossary entry

4.7 s
Engine power system
Direct injection (direct)
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
?

The number of intake and exhaust valves in each cylinder. Four valves per cylinder is common and helps the engine breathe at higher speeds. Glossary entry

4
Cylinder arrangement
V-shaped
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Maximum power ICE
Not provided

Energy & emissions

ECO class
Euro 5
Battery power
Not provided
Fuel grade
98
Mild Hybrid
?

A car with a small electric motor and battery that assist the combustion engine and recover braking energy but cannot drive on electricity alone. Glossary entry

Not provided
Battery type
Not provided
CO2 emissions
?

The amount of carbon dioxide released per kilometre under a standardised test. Lower figures usually go hand in hand with lower fuel consumption. Glossary entry

249 g/km
Full charge home
Not provided
Power consumption
Not provided
Fuel tank capacity
61 l
Full public charging time
Not provided
Driving range, maximum
?

The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry

Not provided
Driving range, minimum
?

The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry

Not provided
Fuel consumption city
14.6 l
Average consumption
10.7 l
Fuel consumption highway
8.5 l

Dimensions & body

Doors number
5
Number of seats
5
Width
1850 mm
Height
1416 mm
Length
4719 mm
Body type
Estate 5-door
Wheelbase
?

The distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels. A longer wheelbase usually gives more cabin space and a calmer ride; a shorter one helps agility and parking. Glossary entry

2813 mm
U-turn diameter
Not provided
Depth of the ford to be crossed
Not provided
Body style
Estate
Rear track width
?

The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry

1586 mm
Trunk volume max
1430 l
Trunk volume min
490 l
Front track width
?

The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry

1599 mm
Max weight
2365 kg
Curb weight
?

The weight of the vehicle with all standard equipment and fluids but without passengers or cargo. Glossary entry

1870 kg
Ground clearance, maximum
?

The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry

Not provided
Ground clearance, minimum
?

The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry

120 mm

Identity & configuration

Body code
B8
Vehicle class
D
Body designation
8K
Right-hand drive
No

Additional specifications

Stop
2015-08-31
Start
2012-08-01
Wheel size
Not provided
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear suspension
Independent, spring
Front suspension
Independent, spring

Trim equipment

Dimensions & body

Number of seats
5

Additional specifications

Driver Assistance Systems
Anti-lock braking system (ABS), Electronic stability program (ESP)
Stop
2015-08-31
View
Automatic headlight range control, Fog lamp, Headlight washer system, Light sensor, Rain sensor, High beam assist
Start
2012-08-01
Airbags
Driver's airbag, Passenger airbag, Side front airbags, Window airbags (curtains)
Isofix
Isofix for the back row
Comfort
On-board computer, Keyless entry system, Engine Start Button, Power mirrors, Multifunction steering wheel, Paddle Shifters
Exterior
Roof rack
Interior
Folding rear seat, Third rear headrest, Kicking plates, Sports front seats, Leather gear shift, Leather steering wheel, Front center armrest, Power window
Safety
Tire pressure sensors, Locking the rear door locks
Headlights
Xenon / Bi-Xenon
Sound
Audio system
Diameter
R19 ″
Multimedia
AUX, 12V
Parking assist system
Front parking sensors, Rear parking sensors
Power steering
Power steering
Air conditioner
Single-zone climate control
Electric heating
Front seats, Side mirrors
Steering wheel adjustment
Steering wheel height adjustment, Steering wheel reach adjustment
Anti theft system
Keyless central locking, Immobilizer
Seat trim
Combined seat trim
Power seat adjustment
Front seat adjustment

Not provided means the source has no value. Zero remains zero. Units are shown as supplied; range test cycles are only stated when known.

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Comfort and Convenience

How upright a driver likes to sit varies widely. Height, arm length and long-standing habit all feed into it, which is why a preference described by one driver rarely suits another.

Safety and Driver Assistance

Time spent before setting off — checking mirror angles, locating the parking brake, understanding the gear selector — means those things are settled rather than sorted out in motion. Preparation here is ordinary routine, repeated after anyone else drives.

Multimedia and Connectivity

Hands-free calling matters on errand days, when plans change between stops. If the car supports a phone connection of some kind, a call can be taken without handling the device; otherwise pulling over remains sensible.