Verdict
A
← Audi RS7 · 2013-2018 · 4G
Audi RS7 4G
Headline trim: 4.0 TFSI Performance Sportback — 597 bhp, 0-62 in 3.7s.
BHP
597 bhp
0–60
3.7 s
Top speed
190 mph
MPG
23 mpg (US)
Used
$36,000-$70,000
Strengths
- Sportback liftback boot
- Same drivetrain as RS6
- Cabin solid
Weaknesses
- Carbon build-up
- COD stutter
- Pricier than RS6 used
Notable tech
- MLB platform (A7 4G sibling)
- 4.0 TFSI biturbo V8 (cylinder-on-demand)
- Sportback liftback body
- Quattro Torsen
- 8-speed Tiptronic
- Performance edition (597 bhp) from 2016
Common issues
- 4.0 TFSI carbon build-up
- 7DCT mechatronic
- COD stutter
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across 4G's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
4.0 TFSI quattro Sportback
BHP552
Torque700 Nm
0–603.9 s
Top174 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT
4.0 TFSI Performance quattro Sportback
BHP597
Torque750 Nm
0–603.7 s
Top190 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT