Audi RS4

Audi RS4
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The Audi RS4 is a car with an 8-cylinder engine available in displacements ranging from 2,900 to 4,200 cc. Measuring 4,590 mm in length with five seats, it achieves a top speed of 274 km/h. The petrol variant registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 emits 224 g/km COâ‚‚ under WLTP testing. In Norway, new registrations totalled 25 between 2019 and 2025, with a peak of 7 in 2021 and only 1 registered new in 2025.

Technical data (EU/EEA average, 2025)
ManufacturerAudi
FuelPetrol
Engine power (EU/EEA average)337 kW (452 hp)
COâ‚‚ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025)Petrol 224 g/km
Kerb weight (EU/EEA average)1,820 kg
Displacement (engines)2,900–4,200 cc
Cylinders (engines)6–8
Top speed274 km/h
Dimensions and layout
Length4,587 mm
Width1,819 mm
Height1,406 mm
Seats5
Doors4

Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 11 EU/EEA countries that registered the Audi RS4 in 2025 (263 cars). Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.

New registrations in Norway

Number of Audi RS4 registered for the first time in Norway per year.

Audi RS4 first registrations in Norway per year
20194
20217
20225
20235
20243
20251

Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

Power by engine variant (Norway)

25 Audi RS4 cars registered for the first time in Norway in 2019–2025, by drivetrain and type-approved engine power. The EEA data has no trim names, so variants are told apart by power.

Power by engine variant for the Audi RS4, new registrations in Norway
DrivetrainPowerKerb weightYearsRegistered in Norway
Petrol331 kW (444 hp)1,815 kg2019–202524

Plus 1 variant with fewer than 10 cars (1 cars in total).

Power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the combustion engine, not the system output; for electric cars it can differ from the peak power in the maker’s marketing. Kerb weight is the average for the variant. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), one record per car (the years EEA lists twice, 2019 to 2021, are counted once).

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of Audi RS4 cars registered for the first time across 12 European countries in 2025.

CountryRegistrations
Germany201
United Kingdom49
Italy23
Austria13
Spain8
Belgium6
Luxembourg5
France2
Hungary2
Cyprus1
Norway1
Slovakia1

Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

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Common problems & reliability

In the UK, 85% of Audi RS4s pass their MOT test first time, based on 1,156 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

No recorded recalls for the Audi RS4 in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Audi recalls.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the Audi RS4?
The Audi RS4 has a rated top speed of 274 km/h.
How much power does the Audi RS4 have?
The Audi RS4 produces 337 kW (452 hp).
What are the dimensions of the Audi RS4?
The Audi RS4 is 4,587 mm long, 1,819 mm wide and 1,406 mm tall.
How much does the Audi RS4 weigh?
The Audi RS4 has a kerb weight of about 1,820 kg.
What are the CO2 emissions of the Audi RS4?
A new Audi RS4 registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 emits 224 g/km of CO2 (WLTP, petrol).
How many seats does the Audi RS4 have?
The Audi RS4 has 5 seats.