The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Audi S4 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 32,500
€ 62,600
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The A4 1.8 TFSI is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the S4 TDI.
A4 1.8 TFSI
S4 TDI
56.2
71.9
80.3
55.3
72.7
79.6
71.9 in
Width
72.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.2 in
Height
55.3 in
110.6
185.2
111.2
187.8
185.2 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.2 in
Vehicle Weight
A4 1.8 TFSI
S4 TDI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
4101 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5104 lb
Weight Difference:
739 lb
18.02 %
General
A4 1.8 TFSI
S4 TDI
B8 (8K)
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A4 1.8 TFSI
S4 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
CABB, CDHB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
342 hp
at 3850 rpm
A4 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
342 hp
S4 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A4 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
S4 TDI
Performance
A4 1.8 TFSI
S4 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
S4 TDI
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21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.99 lb/hp
A4 1.8 TFSI
21.28 lb/hp
11.99 lb/hp
S4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A4 1.8 TFSI
S4 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
38 mpg
A4 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
38 mpg
S4 TDI
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
561 mi
Range
581 mi
A4 1.8 TFSI
561 mi
581 mi
S4 TDI
Environmental Impact
136.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
127.6 kWh
A4 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
127.6 kWh
S4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A4 1.8 TFSI
S4 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
