MPG on a RS4

[Frey7190]

So I am looking into trading in my 3.0 A4 for possibly an RS4, but would like to know first hand from the people that drive them what there MPG is...

I know that when you buy a car like this, it isn't for the MPG savings, its for the status of owning a high performance machine like this, and owing a bit of history, blah blah blah...

Thanks!

[Auditude2.0T]

My dad has an RS4 with a Milltek Exhaust. I have the car for a full week 2 weeks ago and driving normal only saw 8k rpms once and i got 345miles out of the tank. My dad says with 80% City driving he avareges 19mpg.

[sammyrusso]

Just checked my dash..avg 12.2 ..ha!

[Frey7190]

Ok so im hearing anywhere between 12-19mpg... I am debating on buying an RS4 or a Hummer H2 (because there sooo cheap right now) and trading the A4 in.... Looks like I am going to have to do some serious thinking now since they both get about the same MPG....

[VVG]

Once broken in, you'll get about 14 city, and around 18 highway. Add a Milltek exhaust and your milage will increase by 1 mpg. Best I've gotten on a drive is about 22mpg-steady 70mph cruise for about 80 miles or so. No high speed bursts.

[sadpandas]

Umm dude, i dont care if they are giving away H2's or H3's why would you want or need one over an rs4? I am asking a simple question; i know, you said they are cheap these days but dear lord are they FUGLY. again, that is MY personal opinion and just like my a hole, everyone has one :).

Love,
P

[whartung]

nah what you NEED to do is seriously think about how you brought up a ummer 2 and an RS4 in th same sentance and perhaps sit in a corner for a while. and it isnt your opinion that the h2 isugly btw. it is a fact. also its advertised gas consumption is better than its actual.

i have an s4 and its advertised mpg is 15/21, which i believe is one mpg better than the rs4. i probably see about 15 though in average consumption.

H2 FTL.

[AudiOso]

H2's put the UGH in ugly...

[drexplode]

^^WTF?? And RS4's are cheap??? The lowest used one i found was a 2007 ~53k w/ 20k miles. I dont think that is cheap.... If anything S4 prices are dropping hard.

Also, why in the hell a H2?? You realize after you buy it, depreciation is still going to fall like a rock. Think about resale.

H-duece = duece

[zachf88]

I get around 14 city and 19 highway after putting an ITG filter in.... before it was around 11.5 city and 17 highway....

[Voltes Five]

How could you place hummers with RS4 in a list of choices? Your comparing apples to oranges dear sir.

[YelloS4]

h2 and rs4 go together like lamb and tuna fish :)

[WaySloS4]

Unless your a "gangsta rappa" don't buy the H2..... please

[4RingRook]

H2s are played. Interesting comparison btw....

get the RS4!

[RAudi Driver]

A solid 16 mpg for all around driving. I can get about 22 on the highway on a regualr basis.

[A4A4A4]

If you want a less expesive car than the RS4, get the S4 not a hummer... i think that one is a no brainer

[ngng]

nah what you NEED to do is seriously think about how you brought up a ummer 2 and an RS4 in th same sentance and perhaps sit in a corner for a while. and it isnt your opinion that the h2 isugly btw. it is a fact. also its advertised gas consumption is better than its actual.

i have an s4 and its advertised mpg is 15/21, which i believe is one mpg better than the rs4. i probably see about 15 though in average consumption.

H2 FTL.

lol

[RAudi Driver]

Actually the rs4 gets better mileage than the S4.

[A4A4A4]

Actually the rs4 gets better mileage than the S4.

I'm pretty sure they're equal, unless you get an auto s4 which then gives the s4 an extremely slight edge.

I could be wrong though

www.fueleconomy.gov

[Auditude2.0T]

Due to FSI The RS4 is a bit better on gas than an S4 V8.

[Auditude2.0T]

Ok so im hearing anywhere between 12-19mpg... I am debating on buying an RS4 or a Hummer H2 (because there sooo cheap right now) and trading the A4 in.... Looks like I am going to have to do some serious thinking now since they both get about the same MPG....

Did you just compare an RS4 to an H2. The only thing they have in common is that they are both forms of transportation. Thats like saying should i have a Bacon Cheeseburger or a Watermelon?

Watermelon=H2 Big and Ugly
Bacon Cheeseburger=RS4 A little heavy but juicy and has a great upper range

[A4A4A4]

Did you just compare an RS4 to an H2. The only thing they have in common is that they are both forms of transportation. Thats like saying should i have a Bacon Cheeseburger or a Watermelon?

Watermelon=H2 Big and Ugly
Bacon Cheeseburger=RS4 A little heavy but juicy and has a great upper range

watermelons are delicious... I wouldn't give the H2 that much credit

[drewaudis4]

I drive 99% in Orlando so to be honest I get about 7-12 mpg average. But I also drive like an idiot. I drove 1000 miles last month on I95 though and got 22 mpg average. cruise set at 100 most of the time.

[sadpandas]

man this thread has 'steak head' written all over it. We should stop bashing, i know i threw one of the 1st rocks... but holy cow get the h2 bring it over to unique whips and get started on the flossin' with that sweet 'giant grill, axe cologne' vibe... the rs4 is a pile of junk compared to an h2..... okay, thats the last one. i swear. I know i will feel bad for writing this when i wake up in the morning. i will. but right now? :)

[sevenstarz]

Unless your a "gangsta rappa" don't buy the H2..... please

There are more middle aged white women driving H2's then "gansta Rappas".

Peace

[Auditude2.0T]

man this thread has 'steak head' written all over it. We should stop bashing, i know i threw one of the 1st rocks... but holy cow get the h2 bring it over to unique whips and get started on the flossin' with that sweet 'giant grill, axe cologne' vibe... the rs4 is a pile of junk compared to an h2..... okay, thats the last one. i swear. I know i will feel bad for writing this when i wake up in the morning. i will. but right now? :)

I agree, the quality of a GM puts Audi, BMW and Merc to Shame!! GM FTMFW!












Not.

[sadpandas]

I agree, the quality of a GM puts Audi, BMW and Merc to Shame!! GM FTMFW!












Not.

You just made me snort :).

[Frey7190]

Haha wow.. Maybe I should have kept this debate (RS4 vs. H2) in the house... lol It looks like 348734835 for the RS4 and 1 for the H2...

From what you guys have been telling me, I think I will look into the S4 a bit.. Any BIG difference in the S4 from the RS4? Besides the obvious looks and horsepower

thanks

[skunkoncrunk]

'nuff said...

[Yupkwondo]

I don't understand how hard you guys are driving your cars... I am somewhat aggressive, but not crazy, and I have never gotten less than 280 miles on a tank.

I average something like 16-18 city, and around 24 highway. According to the computer (which is not 100% accurate) my lifetime average is 19.5 mpg. Granted I live in a decently rural area, but it's not like you can drive for more than a few miles without stopping.

All I can say is we have 6 gears, use more of them!

[Auditude2.0T]

I drive 99% in Orlando so to be honest I get about 7-12 mpg average. But I also drive like an idiot. I drove 1000 miles last month on I95 though and got 22 mpg average. cruise set at 100 most of the time.

For me to get 7mpg from the RS4 i would just do 0-40mph all day in first gear. You must drive like a real cock (m3 driver) to get that kind of mileage.

[GFRRS3]

For me to get 7mpg from the RS4 i would just do 0-40mph all day in first gear. You must drive like a real cock (m3 driver) to get that kind of mileage.

He already admitted he drives like an idiot.....100 on cruise control....thats a wreck waiting to happen.

[drewaudis4]

Well 100 on cruise control on I95 isn't really that dangerous. I obviously slowed down when there was traffic. And 7mpg is easy when you spend the entire ride at stop lights. I also drive in S most of the time just because I enjoy the responsiveness. And I am offended by the M3 comparison haha.