DecodedCarsAudi RS 4
2 model years from 2007 to 2008, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2007–2008
- Class
- Compact Cars
- Latest engines
- 4.2L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 15–15 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 3 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2007 (1)
The 2008 RS 4 in brief
The 2008 Audi RS 4 is a compact car offered with a 4.2L 8-cyl engine and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 15 MPG combined (13 city / 20 highway), 32% worse than the 2008 compact car average of 21.9 MPG, for an estimated $5,500 a year in fuel.
It has 3 recall campaigns on file.
The Audi RS 4 has 2 model years in our data, from 2007 to 2008.
Its most efficient year was 2008 at 15 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 15 to 15 MPG.
2008 has the most recalls (3); all years together count 3 campaigns and 1 owner complaints.
2008 RS 4 pros & cons
Full 2008 details →What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 15 MPG combined, 32% below the 2008 compact car average of 21.9 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Show all 2 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2008 RS 4
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 21 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2008 Lexus GS | 23 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2008 Volvo S60 | 22 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class | 16 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2008 Volvo S40 | 23 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2008 Volvo C30 | 23 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Audi. How we calculate this →