The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi S4 (09 - 11)
€ 35,400

€ 52,100

€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the A4 1.8 TFSI is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.8 inches taller.
A4 1.8 TFSI
S4
56.2
71.9
80.3
55.4
71.9
80.3
71.9 in
Width
71.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.2 in
Height
55.4 in
110.6
185.1
110.7
185.7
185.1 in
Length
185.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
A4 1.8 TFSI
S4
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.44 %

General
A4 1.8 TFSI
S4
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A4 1.8 TFSI
S4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
CJEB
Engine Code
CAKA, CCBA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
A4 1.8 TFSI
168 hp
328 hp
S4
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
A4 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
S4
Performance
A4 1.8 TFSI
S4
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

S4
▶ REPLAY
20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.59 lb/hp
A4 1.8 TFSI
20.27 lb/hp
11.59 lb/hp
S4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A4 1.8 TFSI
S4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
24 mpg
A4 1.8 TFSI
41 mpg
24 mpg
S4
33 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
687 mi
Range
398 mi
A4 1.8 TFSI
687 mi
398 mi
S4
Environmental Impact
108 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).
189.4 kWh
A4 1.8 TFSI
108 kWh
189.4 kWh
S4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A4 1.8 TFSI
S4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data