Audi A4 2018–2019 car dimensions: 4781 mm long, 1866 mm wide and 1404 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,790 kg. Braked towing is 1,900 kg.
The cabin has RS Super Sport heated seats in Fine Nappa leather with massage, a flat-bottom multi-function steering wheel and Audi Virtual Cockpit as standard. Deluxe 3-zone climate control is fitted. MMI Navigation Plus brings an 8.3-inch high-resolution display with MMI Touch pad plus Audi Smartphone Interface for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Pre Sense City provides automatic emergency braking and Side Assist covers blind spots. Parking system plus with front and rear sensors is standard while Active Lane Assist and reversing camera sit in optional packs.
Boot holds 505 litres with seats up and expands to 1510 litres with the 40/20/40 rear bench folded. Powered tailgate and electric load cover are standard. loading lip sits at 600 mm.
Towing is rated at 750 kg unbraked and 1900 kg braked on a 12 percent gradient (2100 kg on 8 percent). Gross vehicle weight is 2305 kg against 1790 kg unladen, giving roughly 515 kg payload. Roof load is limited to 90 kg and nose weight to 80 kg. A folding towbar is optional.
RS sport suspension is standard and lowers the car 7 mm versus an S4. It suits mixed road and light work use but remains a performance setup rather than heavy commercial duty.
The cabin feels sporty and supportive with standard RS Super Sport front seats in Fine Nappa leather or leather/Alcantara mix. These seats are multi-way power adjustable, heated and feature pneumatically adjustable bolsters plus lumbar massage. Three-zone climate control is standard. Acoustic glazing on the windscreen reduces noise. A panoramic glass sunroof is available as an option along with heated steering wheel and heated outer rear seats.
Combined fuel use 8.8 l/100 km
Fuel tank 58 litres
Service according to indicator up to 30 000 km or 2 years
Euro NCAP 5 stars based on A4
Standard Pre Sense City AEB and Side Assist
Six airbags and multi-collision brake assist standard
The 2.9 TFSI twin-turbo V6 returns a combined figure of 8.8 litres per 100 km on the NEDC cycle with CO2 around 199-200 g/km. Real-world use sits higher depending on driving style. Super Plus 98 RON is specified. The 58-litre tank gives a practical range for an estate of this power.
Servicing follows the flexible indicator or fixed schedule of 15 000 km or 12 months. Oil changes use approved fully synthetic grades. Brake fluid is renewed every two years. Differential and transmission fluid changes fall at higher mileages such as 60 000 km. Warranty is three years or 60 000 miles.
Safety is strong. The car inherits the A4's five-star Euro NCAP rating. Standard kit includes Pre Sense City with pedestrian detection and automatic emergency braking up to 85 km/h, Audi Side Assist blind-spot monitoring, multi-collision brake assist, pop-up bonnet for pedestrian protection and a full set of airbags. More than 30 assistance systems are available in packages.
Day-to-day ownership benefits from the practical Avant body with 505 litres of boot space expanding to 1510 litres. Quattro all-wheel drive and the eight-speed tiptronic make the car easy to live with in all conditions. Keep up with the service indicator and use quality fuel and oil for best longevity.
Length 4781 mm, Width 1866 mm, Height 1404 mm, Wheelbase 2826 mm (A4 2018–2019)
Sources: manufacturer data, Audi UK MediaInfo Technical Data, RS 4 Avant 2.9 TFSI quattro tiptronic , February 2018, 280 km/h with RS dynamics package), Audi IAA 2017 RS 4 Avant press information: brake discs 375/330 mm, 40.