The new Audi RS5 Avant is rather good. In fact, it does a decent impression of an R35 Nissan GT-R, what with its twin-turbo V6 and 4WD system. But how does it stack up against its best predecessor, the B7-generation, V8-engined RS4 Avant. In short, which is peak Audi super-wagon?
? Audi RS5 & (B7) Audi RS4 Avant
? Ollie Kew
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00:00 Audi RS5 vs Audi RS4
00:39 RS4 Exterior Walkaround
01:16 RS5 Exterior Walkaround
02:34 What We Miss On New RS Models
03:02 N/A V8 vs Twin Turbo V6
03:39 One Big Similarity
04:11 Audi’s Greatest Engine?
06:21 RS5 Interior Explainer
07:46 A Few Audi Missteps
08:45 RS4 Interior Explainer
10:48 A Nerdy RS4 Fact
11:37 How Much, New & Used?
12:55 Which Is The Better Estate Car?
13:46 Audi RS5 Avant Road Review
14:01 Inspired By The R35 Nissan GT-R
15:00 The Problem With Modern Performance Cars
15:53 Audi RS4 Avant Road Review
16:28 The Problems…
18:19 Audi RS5 vs Audi RS4 Conclusion