The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi S4 tiptronic (05 - 07)
€ 31,100
€ 58,100
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the A4 1.8 TFSI is 4.5 inches longer and 2.1 inches wider.
A4 1.8 TFSI
S4
56.2
71.9
80.3
56.2
69.8
76.1
71.9 in
Width
69.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.2 in
Height
56.2 in
110.6
185.1
104
180.6
185.1 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
A4 1.8 TFSI
S4
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.48 %
General
A4 1.8 TFSI
S4
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7 (8E)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A4 1.8 TFSI
S4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CABA, CDHA
Engine Code
BBK
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
8
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
A4 1.8 TFSI
118 hp
339 hp
S4
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
A4 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
S4
Performance
A4 1.8 TFSI
S4
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
S4
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28.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.58 lb/hp
A4 1.8 TFSI
28.77 lb/hp
11.58 lb/hp
S4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A4 1.8 TFSI
S4
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
19 mpg
A4 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
19 mpg
S4
31 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
631 mi
Range
318 mi
A4 1.8 TFSI
631 mi
318 mi
S4
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
233 kWh
A4 1.8 TFSI
117.5 kWh
233 kWh
S4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A4 1.8 TFSI
S4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
