The 2024 Audi RS4 Avant and RS5 Sportback’s long-awaited Competition variants are finally coming to Australia soon, carrying a premium over the regular models of almost $14,000.
While previous reports suggested the Competition package would replace the standard RS4 Avant (wagon) and RS5 Sportback, Audi Australia has confirmed the upgrades are a limited-run optional add-on.
The Competition package adds $13,990 to the price of both models, bringing the RS4 Avant Competition to $181,590 before on-road costs, while the RS5 Sportback Competition jumps up to $184,590 before on-road costs.
The Competition package won’t be available for the RS5 Coupe, which remains a part of the local lineup and has undergone a price increase alongside the base RS4 Avant and RS5 Sportback.
As previously reported, the Competition-equipped RS4 and RS5 gain a lighter exhaust system, a retuned eight-speed automatic transmission, 20-inch milled alloy wheels (shod in grippier Pirelli P Zero tyres), adjustable coilover suspension and a faster ratio steering rack.
Audi Australia says it will have limited availability of the RS4 Avant and RS5 Sportback Competition, though a specific number hasn’t been announced.
The 2024 Audi RS4 Avant and RS5 Sportback Competition are due in Australia mid-year.
Pricing
- 2024 Audi RS4 Avant: $167,600 (+$1500)
- 2024 Audi RS4 Avant Competition: $181,590
- 2024 Audi RS5 Coupe: $170,600 (+$1500)
- 2024 Audi RS5 Sportback: $170,600 (+$1500)
- 2024 Audi RS5 Sportback Competition: $184,590
All prices exclude on-road costs.
Drivetrains
The Audi RS4 and RS5 Competition are powered by a twin-turbo 2.9-litre V6 petrol engine, producing 331kW of power and 600Nm of torque.
An eight-speed automatic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive system are standard.
Audi claims the RS4 Avant Competition accelerates from 0-100km/h in 3.9 seconds (shaving 0.2 from the standard car’s time), while the RS5 Sportback competition completes the sprint in 3.8 seconds (0.1 seconds faster than the base five-door and Coupe model).
Efficiency
Audi claims combined fuel consumption of 9.5L/100km for the standard RS4 Avant and 9.4L/100km for the RS5 Sportback and Coupe.
Both cars are fitted with a 58-litre fuel tank and require a minimum of 98 octane (RON) premium unleaded petrol.
Dimensions
The Audi RS4 Avant measures 4740mm long, 1866mm wide and 1490mm tall, riding on a 2832mm wheelbase. It has a kerb weight of 1820kg, and can hold between 505L and 1510L of cargo in its boot with the back seats up and folded, respectively.
The Audi RS5 Sportback measures 4777mm long, 1866mm wide and 1407mm tall, riding on a 2832mm wheelbase. It has a kerb weight of 1795kg. There’s 480L of cargo capacity with the rear seats up.
The Audi RS5 Coupe measures 4670mm long, 1866mm wide and 1390mm tall, riding on a 2771mm wheelbase. It has a kerb weight of 1760kg. It has 465L of cargo capacity with the rear seats up.
Competition-specific figures haven’t yet been released.
Servicing and Warranty
Both the RS4 Avant and RS5 Sportback require servicing every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.
A five-year service package is available for $3630, covering its first five services up to 75,000km.
Audi covers all cars sold in Australia with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, with the RS4 and RS5 gaining five years of complimentary roadside assistance.
Safety
The Audi RS4 Avant and RS5 Sportback haven’t received a safety rating from ANCAP or Euro ANCAP.
Standard safety equipment in both vehicles includes:
- Eight airbags
- Driver attention assist
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Adaptive cruise control with stop and go, traffic jam assist
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane-keep assist
- Surround-view camera
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Rear cross-traffic assist
- Exit warning
- Turn assist
Standard Equipment
The RS4 and RS5 feature largely the same list of features.
Equipment highlights:
- 20-inch Audi Sport milled alloy wheels
- Red RS brake calipers
- RS sports exhaust with gloss black oval tips
- Gloss black exterior appearance package
- Matrix LED headlights
- Audi laser light exclusive to RS5 Sportback
- Nappa leather RS sport seats with honeycomb stitching
- Electric front seat adjustment with four-way lumbar
- Heated front seats
- Massaging front seats
- Illuminated RS door trims
- Extended upholstery package
- Flat-bottom RS multifunction sport steering wheel
- Gloss black interior accents
- Convenience key
- Privacy glass
- Panoramic sunroof
- Power tailgate with gesture control
- Audi virtual cockpit digital instrument cluster with RS-specific displays
- 10.1-inch MMI touchscreen infotainment system with Audi connect plus
- Audi smartphone interface
- 19-speaker 755W Bang and Olufsen 3D sound system
- DAB+ radio
- Wireless smartphone charging
- Auto-dimming exterior mirrors
The Competition package adds:
- 20-inch Audi Sport milled alloy wheels
- Adjustable coilover suspension
- Lighter exhaust system
Options
The RS design package in red is available for the RS4 Avant, RS5 Sportback and RS5 Coupe for an additional $3400.
This package includes:
- Alcantara steering wheel
- Alcantara shifter knob
- Alcantara centre console knee pads
- Crescendo red contrast stitching
- Black seatbelts with red edging
- RS logo black front floor mats with red contrast stitching
A sole optional package is available on top of the Competition upgrades for $1300, bringing the RS design package tweaks as well as RS front bucket seats in Dinamica and gloss black front and rear Audi logos
Colours
A choice of nine exterior paint finishes are available for the Audi RS4 Avant, RS5 Sportback and RS5 Coupe for no additional cost, including:
- Nardo Grey
- Daytona Grey Pearl
- Glacier White
- Progressive Red
- Tango Red
- Navarra Blue
- Ascari Blue
- Mythos Black
- Sebring Black (NEW)
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