Audi RS4 vs Audi RS6 - 1050 HP BATTLE OF THE FAST ESTATES!
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Apologies - I state the RS4 has 21” when they are 20” and the Vorsprung RRP is £84k not £80k as stated
Massive thanks to Audi UK for having me on this 'Range Day' in Malmesbury.
As a long time fan of fast estates cars, I'd be looking forward to seeing what Audi could do to improve the old RS6 with the new 'C8' generation model. I'd driven A6 and S6 extensively but it took nearly a year after launch for me to get behind the wheel of the new RS6. Rather than just do a test drive, I put it up against what was the current bfast Audi estate, the 450PS RS4 that I'd driven in 2018 and absolutely loved. Can it beat my benchmark or does it fall flat when shown a corner just like every RS6 of the past? Let's find out. - Авто та транспорт
Looked at that in the RS4, real buttons and knobs! That alone makes it the better car.
Interesting review, Andrew.
As an Audi lifer, I bought a new RS4 Vorsprung after a ridiculous lockdown negotiation. Stock, other than the Daytona Grey paint, it was...in RS terms...a bargain.
I love it, although this pandemic has severely curtailed getting to know its capabilities properly with less than 1,600 miles covered since picking it up in July.
It’s absolutely horrible on fuel consumption on short journeys. I haven’t got more than 28mpg and it’s averaging 25mpg in Individual mode.
Couple of minor observations on your narrative - the Vorsprung runs on 20” rims (275 / 30) and list price for this trim, minus extras, is around £84K OTR.
As stunning as the RS6 is, for me the RS4 is, pound for pound, the better real world option.
"base" cars in either RS4 or RS6 are the sweet spot to be honest.
Love the vids, but please get a new better microphone. It sounds mono and has a high pitched noise in backround
Lol I mentioned that on Twitter and guess what ? He blocked me.
@@sean3077 he just cant speak, neither can he pronounce S
Be good if you weren’t walking around on shingle with a duff mic.
Who records walking around on shingle with a duff mic 😂 crunch RS crunch big wheels crunch red paint 😂
RS6 looks amazing. The silver trim in the RS4 really livened up the cabin & looks more expensive but would show the dirt too quickly I think. My OCD would be in overtime.
Would have the rs4, they look very very similar, but I prefer the interior to all those touch screens and the price/practical size etc wins it for me.
Still there is the question, this or a m340i? Or a 7.5r estate? With some left over for a weekend manual hoon?
Check the 205 gti in background
Great video and comparison. Couldn't help but notice at 3.11 the white 205 gti in the back ground.
A great video for future would be 205 gti vs mk2 golf.gti 8v
That would be a good video J👍205 is a journos car, saw it on Twitter a day before and unexpectedly there it was in the metal.
Two great cars, but their eye watering price makes your R estate a bargain and a sweet spot in VAG range. If VW make a Mk8 R estate on the stretched Octavia platform, it should be more practical too......
Next step smaller, too remember so price reflects :)
I currently own a facelift B9 RS4. I absolutely love it. I also used to have the B8 and I feel very fortunate to have experienced both. I’ve stood next to the new RS6 and it’s a beast. Beautiful to look at. I’m new to your channel but very much enjoying catching up on the content. Keep up the good work. 👍🏻
how does the driving experience rate in the b9? i find it hard to go past the sound of the 8cyl but the b9 seems a lot more refined...
@@bennydigger375 B9 drives very well. Faster car. Loved the V8 though.
The interior of the B9 is so nice.
Nice review on both cars but I have always been an RS6 fan from the original 4.2 litre v8 bi turbo to the most recent 4.0 litre v8 bi turbo. I was always a BMW fan but loved the Audi RS6.
WOW. Retired BA 744s next to the road was an extra bonus!
Yes indeed! I saw them on the way down and was blown away, liveried and some still had their RR engines. Sad really.
Covid has parked the 737's ..... not 747 or whatever a 744 is?
@@jeffgilham1 Actually the 744 is a 747 400 series, They were retired early due to the pandemic. I think you will find many 737s are still flying.
Another great vid Andrew RS4 for me. Any idea when you’ll be getting your hands on the New Golf R 🚘 👐 to test drive ?
@21:53 leaves the motorbike for dead!!😁😁. I don't think you even noticed!! Lovely machines both of them. The prices are getting a bit silly now though.
I noticed that too! Guy on the motorbike was about to try and overtake when Andrew dropped the RS6 into 2nd and floored it leaving the bike standing! Don't think Andrew even noticed :)
Poor motorcycle @21:52
Loving that 205 GTi
That's a journo car, agreed, cool car. Turned up last though :)
Great video, thanks. Enjoyed the planes and 205GTi in the scenery too. Your Golf R estate does 95% of these cars though at a fraction of the cost.
The "black styling pack" is a bit Marmite (for me anyway). If you choose a lighter or more vibrant colour (like the RS4) it looks great! On dark colours and black, line accent is diminished, and it's too: "I'm Batman!" (in a husky voice).
I think the RS4 is definitely the one...nicer cabin for one! Probably commented before, but it's a shame there's no RS3 Avant - I'd seriously consider that! Having said that, a good used (no way could I justify a brand new one) RS4 could be an almost realistic successor to my Golf R Estate (the Golf 8 doesn't really float my boat & not sure if there'll even BE another R Estate anyway).
I'd be interested to know how driving the RS4 compares to your own Golf R estate? I know that's more closely related to the S4 Avant, just wondering if the RS4 is a huge step up?
RS4 is a little out my budget right now. What’s thoughts on b9 s4 or golf r estate?
Get a Cupra ST instead
21" wheels smh 🤦♂️.
Anything bigger than 19 is overkill and cooks the ride quality
Agreed but somehow these cars ride very well, especially RS6 on 22". It's running active anti roll which is generally for SUVs to not roll so much, on a lower car it can run very compliant springs because the ARBs will sort it out in the corners. Clever but I guess it's a lot of effort when smaller wheels would have maybe not required all this tech. Looks good though!
@@volkswizard The RS4 is on 20" wheels. 21" aren't an option from Audi on the RS4.
Very intelligent, objective and humble man! You just got yourself a new subscriber!
One is a monster and the other is a great family pacey workhorse.
Like them both for those reason.
Pushed for a conclusion then RS6 but overall VFMRS4.
Agreed Keith
Great video! It doesn't matter that you have gotten to review the cars a little bit later. Your style of review is what matters to your subscribers and your opinions. That is what I think, at any rate. I would agree with you that the the RS4 is the better overall choice. That said, I have never driven one. I just get the feeling that the RS6 is unwieldy.
I'd love an RS6. The thing I love is it's presence.
When you see the silhouette in the distance, you just know what it is and then you're filled with that excitement about the super car slayer which can eat up monotonous miles as well as windy mountain roads.
But that same presence means it's so big.
Is it too big for UK roads? People moan about the size of SUVs but get awfully sentimental about the RS6 which for its practicality, is equally un-practical in a Sainsbury's car park.
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Excellent as always! Those v8 noises are superb.
19.44 may not be want to hear about the RS6 how comfy it is!?! it is for my wife !! as we all know if the wife gives the thumbs up then its smiles all around.
Both are fantastic.......have driven both and they so so amazing compared to anything else on the road.
The rs4 is just a facelift of the 2016 model and the rs6 being a new model the interior is in a different league. Both beautiful cars
I want to know about the Peugeot 205 GTI in the background... I loved that nimble hatch every time I was in Monaco borrowing my cousin's 205 GTI ... Sadly we never go them here in the USA...
What a GREAT quote for the aRSe 6 , "understated MENACE" sums that car up perfectly, I'd choose the aRSe 4 meself.
RS4 for me, RS6 is just too big. Serious money though for theses premium cars , I’ll just enjoy my Golf R 😎 ..... great review 🚗
Same here, I like the look of older RS6 more, these new ones, the wheels are just too big. Reminds me of those car caricature drawings. Can’t afford either though so it’s all academic
@@smiler921 I have the one before the current RS6. I think the current one has lost some of curves that mine has. It seems to be all sharp slashes on the wheel arches.
Really enjoyed that comparison with the RS4 & RS 6 avants ( us poor truck drivers couldn’t afford them)😱🥱
Any chance of a vlog on the new s3 salon or both when the RS is launched cheers mark 🍺🇬🇧👍🏻
Hi Markie, not many can afford them but glad they exist just in case they lose enough money one day and I can. They sold loads of old RS4s and they lost money but these are just so rare as the world has changed. Just lucky to briefly get to drive them when I can't borrow a £30k Yaris from Toyota.
Apparently RS3 is very late 2021 so I'll try and do S3 saloon before then :)
RS4 just lovely however RS6 does it for me in that spec - great video Andrew :)
Thanks Malcolm, yes that RS6 spec is nice, just needs something to lift the interior a little
@@volkswizard The RS6 interior with the double level dash and the sweeping double cluster angled down to the console looks a different level and makes the RS4 interior look very average, I have to completely disagree there, I'll give you agility but my Rottweiler will be more comfy in the RS6, decent video though.
My stock B9.5 RS4 Carbon Black does a standing 0-62 in 3.4 secs. Ive owned a big V8 (GLC63S) recently and whilst it made a great noise, the RS4 and its V6 are infinitely better drives in every way. So i cant say about the RS6 specifically but, I just dont see the point.
At the same price RS6 for the power 👊 As priced RS4 anyday. It’s the best family estate by far for the money
RS6: Layer Cake type person! Love it!
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why going for the second best? RS6 for sure, will be picking up mine next week. And btw, there will be no speed limit in Germany for the next couple of years, even if the green party should win which I currently doubt very much. The car lobby (still) too powerful.
theres a horrible high pitched buzzing when looking at rs6
Radio mics can be subject to interference, same settings, same equipment, same location, not sure what I can do? Might be the car's wifi hotspot maybe?
Twin turbo V8 anyday.
I thinking of buying the pre facelift RS4, love the look of the
Just love these cars
Like a kid in a sweetie shop - I’m well jel! Great content as always 👍
Thanks David 👍
I didn't like the b8 at first ....but now in 2021 im dying for that 8200 rpm v8
Your camera work really let’s your videos down. Did you not take even one second to consider the direction of the low sun? Good work otherwise 👍🏻
No time to be so picky on these kinds of days with people waiting for the cars and limited places to film which are quiet. Thanks for the feedback though
Id happily have both but the RS6 is the dream... I cant see it happening though :(
21:58! The motorbike in the wing mirror!!!! HAHAHAHA! Thought it was a normal estate car
I remember that so clearly!
@@volkswizard if you look closely at you, you are checking the mirror, spot the bike... floor it. Dwindles into a little dot
You do great videos! Making my way through all of them!
RS5 owner here. I do not believe the RS6 is worth £30k more than an RS4...
It isn’t. And not only that RS4 is much lighter, a bit narrower and is nimbler ... superfast and better in the twisties.
I always find it bewildering how people can 1) afford to buy one of these cars in the first place and 2) afford to run it too (especially at 20mpg). It’s a colossal amount of money. However, the RS4 would be my pick (for the lottery win), because it looks a bit more low key, so to speak, especially having seen just how wide an RS6 is on the road.
Oh, and plus I prefer the switches and dials you can actually grab and turn on the RS4, compared to the touchscreen of the RS6. I have a mk7 golf and have been put off completely on the mk8 because of this fact.
I’ve Just seen Joe Achilles in the RS7, looked like a monster of a machine, did you get the opportunity to drive it?
It was there but had an idea for a vid and wasn't RS7 based, no time to mess around with anything else (well apart from RWD R8 which I took for quick blast just for the sake of it).
haha that motorcyclist pulled back in when he tried to overtake you lol
I’ll take the 205 Gti ! , had a few 80s hot hatches in my time apart from this one
Can't listen to the review because of some annoying beep in the background. Maybe upgrade your microphone, and perhaps you have already done so by now.
Enjoyed this video, not too many videos out there that show Audi's Lunar Silver Leather!
Glad to be of service A K👍
Very good.🇧🇷
First time watching your videos great review will watch more
Great video, please next time film with car perpendicular to the sun not facing it. But like your videos subscribed!!!
Amazing cars
nice video ... try the RS7 for best of all worlds
Thanks GCD8, I'd love to try RS7, never really considered it.
Awesome as ever, thanks!
Thanks again CAL!
Layercake dope loved that and great video like usual great flick 👍 audi life rules :-)
Hate the Sun ☀️ in this review
To bad, Audi doesn’t offer the RS4 here in the US
Hey Mark, how’s it going? Glad to give you some Audi RS content as it’s been a while🤓RS4 is awesome but for the big roads of USA, I’d definitely go for the big boy RS6👌
@@volkswizard hi Andrew! Well, Audi did offer me to spec both an RS7 sport back and an RS6 Avant to me a couple of months ago, I declined both and got an allocation from Mercedes to spec and purchase a AMG GT black series, but after doing all my homework, I spec’d and ordered an AMG GT 63 S. It should be about finished and ready to ship in a few more days! I loaded it with all the luxury bells and whistles. I’m getting on in years and need a good ride for long distances, because let’s face it, driving an R8 or a TT RS for several hours when you’re 6’4” and weigh 18 stone takes a toll on me, lmao. How has your new home coming along?
I'll take my modern classic b7 rs4 manual alone wins this contest:-)
6 for posing 4 for the driving.
That's prob not far wrong :)
I guess if they are the same price, people will go for RS6 for sure.
I think you lie, you can see from the grin on your face the RS6 was way more fun !
Nice tidy cars
Good video..
Had an RS4B9 a couple of years now. I sort of regretted it a bit at first but it has grown on me big time. I admire the way it does everything so well. From going slow and cruising to shooting off like a rocket if required. What a machine.
No there will be no limit on autobahn by default. Initiative didn't pass the vote. Last temple of automobile still stands.
In a country with speed limits, there's no need for 600HP..
It will be considered as overpriced d*CK extension 😂
I'll take the RS4 at any day of the week.
i would probably pick rs4....
Taking notes from Thomas’s Autogefühl intro?..😉👍
I do watch a bit of Autogefuhl but not conciously copied Robert. I'll have to watch again and see. TBH it was rush job as some dudes wanted the RS6 so I might have appeared over caffeinated.
I personally gave up on Thomas and Autogefühl after he ranted at me in the comment section when I said to him to give car reviews instead of pushing his vegan lifestyle. He went after meat eaters with spurious unproven claims therefore I unsubscribed from his channel and stopped watching him. He seriously doesn’t have a nice personality when it comes to his vegan religion which he shouldn’t push in car reviews.
Subscribed 👍
I just think the Audi RS6 has now turned in to a prestigious show off. No more under the radar ... you look like a berk driving one now .. even more so if you don’t have a family
I get that, probably why it looks so good dirty and in a dark colour as it tones it down.
21:52 I guess the biker didn't realise it was an RS6 in front 🤣
On the Way to Rob a bank or deal some class A’s, 😂😂😂😂 good analogy......
This rs4 gen is the less good looking...
It is quite plain isn't it? It's still really old Audi pre Marc Lichte
@@volkswizard only one fake vent, sound, exhaust, on a car, just ruins it. Even more if it's an audi. 😔
Strange way of presenting and comes out with some weird things.
Also the fact he seems to be obsessed with Layer Cake, very strange. Entertaining? Well, kind of .....
RS6 all day
Hi have you moved house yet ?
Cars yes movie references no
Sorry who are you?
Not interested in this vid, stay the real "volkswizard". These cars are much too expensive for us.
Sometimes it nice to dream ,especially in this current climate.
Dream on !!
I'm interested, even though I'm poor.
Not much difference between a specced up Golf R and a base model non Vorsprung RS4 these days!
@@volkswizard Oh yes, still here in belgium
@Maverick 41 You call the working class peasants, you are a nice person