The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 15) vs. Audi S4 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 46,400
€ 62,600
€ 46,400
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 3.0 TFSI is 2.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the S4 TDI.
A4 3.0 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
185.1
111.2
187.8
185.1 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.2 in
Vehicle Weight
A4 3.0 TFSI
S4 TDI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4101 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5104 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.73 %
General
A4 3.0 TFSI
S4 TDI
B8 (8K)
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A4 3.0 TFSI
S4 TDI
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
CMUA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
Power
342 hp
at 3850 rpm
A4 3.0 TFSI
268 hp
342 hp
S4 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A4 3.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
S4 TDI
Performance
A4 3.0 TFSI
S4 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
A4 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
S4 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.99 lb/hp
A4 3.0 TFSI
14.27 lb/hp
11.99 lb/hp
S4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A4 3.0 TFSI
S4 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
38 mpg
A4 3.0 TFSI
31 mpg
38 mpg
S4 TDI
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
505 mi
Range
581 mi
A4 3.0 TFSI
505 mi
581 mi
S4 TDI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 3.0 TFSI
142.1 kWh
127.6 kWh
S4 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A4 3.0 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
