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Audi A4 Avant vs Ferrari 296 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (470 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (37,200 £ vs 396,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Avant or Ferrari 296 Roadster?

Audi A4 Avant vs Ferrari 296 Roadster: Key differences

Audi A4 Avant

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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
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Ferrari 296 Roadster

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A4 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A4 Avant is considerably cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Roadster costs 396,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 358,758 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A4 Avant uses 4.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ferrari 296 Roadster with 8.9 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 L/100km.

296 Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Ferrari 296 Roadster offers significantly more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 470 HP. That’s roughly 410 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Roadster is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Audi A4 Avant takes 3.7 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 296 Roadster delivers visibly more torque with 755 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm more.

A4 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Audi A4 Avant offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A4 Avant is somewhat lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 1,760 kg. The difference is around 165 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A4 Avant carries significantly more – 565 kg compared to 220 kg. That’s a difference of about 345 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A4 Avant stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £37,200
A4 Avant

Audi A4 Avant

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 470 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Audi A4 Avant
Ferrari 296 Roadster

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Audi A4 Avant

The Audi A4 Avant blends elegant, understated styling with practical estate versatility, making it a polished choice for drivers who want both poise and generous cargo space. Inside, the cabin feels premium and tech-forward while the composed driving manners turn routine journeys into a quietly satisfying experience—exactly the sensible indulgence buyers will appreciate.

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Ferrari 296 Roadster

The Ferrari 296 GTS marries dramatic mid‑engine styling with razor‑sharp handling and a soundtrack that insists you drive it like you stole it. With the roof down it becomes an intoxicating open‑top thoroughbred that somehow also manages to be surprisingly usable day to day — a gorgeous, grin‑inducing reminder of why people fall for Ferraris.

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Audi A4 Avant
Ferrari 296 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,200 - 122,500 £
Price
396,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
15 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 220 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,820 kg
Curb weight
1,760 kg
Trunk capacity
495 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,750 - 4,782 mm
Length
-
Width
1,842 - 1,866 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
1,428 - 1,493 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,495 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 565 kg
Payload
220 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 470 HP
Power HP
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
270 - 600 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
100 - 346 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,894 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Ferrari
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