I had a look at the changes ...
B7
Length 4586
wheel base 2651
nose to centre of front wheels 934( so the B8 has less weight forward of the wheels))
B8
See pix and ... :-
Length: 4719mm
Height: 1416mm
Wheelbase: 2813mm
Width: 1850mm (without mirrors)
Luggage capacity: 490 litres (rear seats up), 1430 (rear seats folded down)
Unladen weight: 1795kg
Engine oil capacity: 10.7 litres
Fuel tank: 61 litres
Turning circle: 11.9 metres
Dimensions RS4 B8 v B7
Re: Dimensions RS4 B8 v B7
I had a B8 TDI Avant for two weeks and to me it felt even bigger than the numbers state, particularly forward of the driver.
Re: Dimensions RS4 B8 v B7
Odd my B8 S4 felt smaller than my octavia VRS but is actually bigger.
2014: 8V S3, Scirocco (mistake)
2013: B8 RS 5, 3.0T S5 coupe, B8 S5 cab - temp, B8 S4 avant
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2010: 1.8T Octavia VRS
2013: B8 RS 5, 3.0T S5 coupe, B8 S5 cab - temp, B8 S4 avant
2011: 2.0T FL Octavia VRS
2010: 1.8T Octavia VRS
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Re: Dimensions RS4 B8 v B7
The length of the B8 is now marginally less than the C5 RS6, although the wheelbase of the B8 is greater than the C5.
Verification would be appreciated in case I am using the wrong measurements.

Verification would be appreciated in case I am using the wrong measurements.

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Re: Dimensions RS4 B8 v B7
Feck that could be tight to fit my garage as builder thease days give you the smallest garage thaey can get away with my B7 just fits with enough room to squeese out of the car when it in
2018 B9 RS4 Navarra Blue
2013 B8 RS4 Sepang Blue
2007 B7 RS4 Avant Sprint Blue
2001 B5 RS4 Nogaro Blue
1998 B5 S4 Avant Kingfisher Blue
1993 B4 S2 Avant laser Red
2013 B8 RS4 Sepang Blue
2007 B7 RS4 Avant Sprint Blue
2001 B5 RS4 Nogaro Blue
1998 B5 S4 Avant Kingfisher Blue
1993 B4 S2 Avant laser Red
Re: Dimensions RS4 B8 v B7
Same with me but length wise. With the front touching the padded wall I have 15cm clearance between the rear of my B7 and the garage door when shut and that is 13cm longer. Squeeze!
R8 it is then....
R8 it is then....

Last edited by P_G on Thu Jul 05, 2012 11:33 am, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Dimensions RS4 B8 v B7
Sounds like a sencible optionP_G wrote:Same with me but length wise. With the front touching the padded wall I have 15cm clearance between the rear of my B7 and the garage door when shut and thaat is 13cm longer. Squeeze!
R8 it is then....

2018 B9 RS4 Navarra Blue
2013 B8 RS4 Sepang Blue
2007 B7 RS4 Avant Sprint Blue
2001 B5 RS4 Nogaro Blue
1998 B5 S4 Avant Kingfisher Blue
1993 B4 S2 Avant laser Red
2013 B8 RS4 Sepang Blue
2007 B7 RS4 Avant Sprint Blue
2001 B5 RS4 Nogaro Blue
1998 B5 S4 Avant Kingfisher Blue
1993 B4 S2 Avant laser Red
Re: Dimensions RS4 B8 v B7
Not so sure that the distance from the front wheels will make that much difference. Depends on whats there but from memory the B7 has alot of "styling" with not much substance. Wouldn't take a huge amount of frnt end redesign to change that without affecting the front end weight.
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