Audi RS4 vs Jaguar Vanden Plas
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2009 Jaguar Vanden Plas
Overview
| Spec | Audi RS4quattro | Jaguar Vanden PlasVanden Plas |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | quattro | Vanden Plas |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2008 | 2009 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Audi RS4quattro | Jaguar Vanden PlasVanden Plas |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $66,910 (best) | $76,075 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Audi RS4quattro | Jaguar Vanden PlasVanden Plas |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 15 MPG | 19 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 13 MPG | 16 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 20 MPG | 25 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 16.6 gal | 22.5 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Audi RS4quattro | Jaguar Vanden PlasVanden Plas |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 420 hp (best) | 300 hp |
| Torque | 317 lb-ft (best) | 310 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4.2 L | 4.2 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Audi RS4quattro | Jaguar Vanden PlasVanden Plas |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 13.4 cu ft | 16.4 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | — | 3,871 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 3.7 in | 5.1 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 124.4 in (best) |
| Length | 180.7 in | 205.3 in (best) |
| Width | 71.5 in | 76.5 in (best) |
| Height | 55.7 in | 57.3 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Audi RS4quattro | Jaguar Vanden PlasVanden Plas |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Audi RS4 | Jaguar Vanden Plas |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | quattro $66,910 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Vanden Plas $76,075 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | quattro $81,900 MSRP | — |