Is there any difference in the size of the back seat for B7 S4 vs. S4 Avant vs. RS4?

jbtexas · 08-22-2008, 09:08 PM

Curious if there are any size differences in the room in the back seat for S4 vs. S4 Avant vs. RS4... thanks

antiSUV · 08-23-2008, 04:04 AM

Avant has 1 cu ft more rear passenger room, but as an Avant owner, I don't see it. I think it's gained because the roofline is straighter, so it benefits rear headroom more.

oatzel · 08-23-2008, 06:21 AM

PetrolDave · 08-23-2008, 10:30 AM

I previously had 2 B6 S4 Avants and now have a B7 RS4 Avant (with the optional Recaro Sports seats) and there is definitely an inch or two less rear leg room. From what I've seen there's even less rear leg room if you have the bucket front seats.

antiSUV · 08-23-2008, 12:00 PM

jbtexas · 08-23-2008, 12:28 PM

or you are saying the S4 has more leg room in the back than the RS4(?)

I have decided to buy a B7 S4, B7 S4 avant or a B7 RS4...

There are crazy great deals on all of them right now. I know that the RS4 is a different beast... but I am being tempted by the pricing on them.

Bottom line, I know that the back seat on all these is tiny...so to me, every little bit counts... if one of these models has even a little bit more leg room in the back, I would like to know about it...

thanks again

antiSUV · 08-23-2008, 12:59 PM

but won't answer your question. The AVANT has more rear passenger room, but that additional volume is in headroom. Leg room in the sedan and Avant are IDENTICAL.

To borrow a phrase once used to describe 911 rear seats, the back seats are best used for midgets or legless children. The B7 rear seat seems tighter than in my B5 S4 Avant. I'm only 5'8" and already feel cramped. Those big Recaros in front rob you of knee room, so if you plan to use the back seats for carrying people around, they better be close friends on short trips. HTH.

Tom in Seattle · 08-23-2008, 01:38 PM

jbtexas · 08-23-2008, 02:45 PM

We have a Honda minivan as a kid hauler and I have an older Porsche as fun car. This new Audi will be replacing my aging Toyota Avalon. So... I dont need much room in the back, only enough for toddler seats, dont plan to put any adults back there.

To be honest, I am having a tough time deciding. The S4 sedan would be the most economical and straight forward choice, but I like the S4 Avant as something a bit different...sort of a cool daddy car. For some reason, I love it in Ibis White.

Last, the RS4 was not originally a consideration, but the pricing is just so attractive that it is tempting. In the end, I think that it is probably a bit too much for me as a daily driver street car...plus the shifting in traffic would probably get old.

jbtexas · 08-23-2008, 02:46 PM

$63k on RS4 (premium pkg) and $48k on S4 (loaded)... I am seeing those prices all day long across several dealers

08-23-2008, 04:04 AM	#2
antiSUV AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 421	No. Measurements identical between S4 and RS4 sedans. Avant has 1 cu ft more rear passenger room, but as an Avant owner, I don't see it. I think it's gained because the roofline is straighter, so it benefits rear headroom more.

08-23-2008, 06:21 AM	#3
oatzel Elder Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 12,881	yeah, I sure didn't notice any difference between my sedan and avant __________________ Current: 07 s4 avant, ibis, stasis exhaust, vogtland c/o, h-sport rs4 sways, velocity gunmetal reps, 35% tint 09 a4 2.0t prem +, sport, nav Old: 03 a4 3.0qms, thermal exhaust, hyperflow, neuspeed sport, neuspeed bilsteins, h-sport (s4) sways, b&m ss, votex lip, s4 blades, rs4 reps, ecodes, rs4 pedals, 35% tint Older: 2000 A4 1.8TQ, bilstein/hyperco, blah blah blah

08-23-2008, 10:30 AM	#4
PetrolDave AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hampshire, U.K. Posts: 704	There is definitely less rear leg room between S4 Avant & RS4 Avant ... I previously had 2 B6 S4 Avants and now have a B7 RS4 Avant (with the optional Recaro Sports seats) and there is definitely an inch or two less rear leg room. From what I've seen there's even less rear leg room if you have the bucket front seats.

08-23-2008, 12:00 PM	#5
antiSUV AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 421	RS4 Avant ..... <drool>

08-23-2008, 12:28 PM	#6
jbtexas AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 245	let me make sure that I understand this --- the sedan has MORE leg room in the back? or you are saying the S4 has more leg room in the back than the RS4(?) I have decided to buy a B7 S4, B7 S4 avant or a B7 RS4... There are crazy great deals on all of them right now. I know that the RS4 is a different beast... but I am being tempted by the pricing on them. Bottom line, I know that the back seat on all these is tiny...so to me, every little bit counts... if one of these models has even a little bit more leg room in the back, I would like to know about it... thanks again

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08-23-2008, 12:59 PM	#7
antiSUV AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 421	OK... back up. PetrolDave is in the UK. His comments are appreciated but won't answer your question. The AVANT has more rear passenger room, but that additional volume is in headroom. Leg room in the sedan and Avant are IDENTICAL. To borrow a phrase once used to describe 911 rear seats, the back seats are best used for midgets or legless children. The B7 rear seat seems tighter than in my B5 S4 Avant. I'm only 5'8" and already feel cramped. Those big Recaros in front rob you of knee room, so if you plan to use the back seats for carrying people around, they better be close friends on short trips. HTH.

08-23-2008, 01:38 PM	#8
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08-23-2008, 02:45 PM	#9
jbtexas AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 245	3 yr old and 6 month old boys... We have a Honda minivan as a kid hauler and I have an older Porsche as fun car. This new Audi will be replacing my aging Toyota Avalon. So... I dont need much room in the back, only enough for toddler seats, dont plan to put any adults back there. To be honest, I am having a tough time deciding. The S4 sedan would be the most economical and straight forward choice, but I like the S4 Avant as something a bit different...sort of a cool daddy car. For some reason, I love it in Ibis White. Last, the RS4 was not originally a consideration, but the pricing is just so attractive that it is tempting. In the end, I think that it is probably a bit too much for me as a daily driver street car...plus the shifting in traffic would probably get old.

08-23-2008, 02:46 PM	#10
jbtexas AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 245	Re: What kind of deals are you finding on S4 and RS4, would like to compare! $63k on RS4 (premium pkg) and $48k on S4 (loaded)... I am seeing those prices all day long across several dealers

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