The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 13) vs. Audi S4 Avant (09 - 11)
€ 35,000

€ 53,800

€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,800
ⓘ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 Avant 1.8 TFSI is 0.7 inches shorter and 0.8 inches taller.
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
S4 Avant
56.5
71.9
80.3
55.7
71.9
80.3
71.9 in
Width
71.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.5 in
Height
55.7 in
110.6
185
110.7
185.7
185 in
Length
185.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
S4 Avant
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.84 %

General
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
S4 Avant
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Avant 1.8 TFSI
S4 Avant
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 Avant 1.8 TFSI
168 hp
328 hp
S4 Avant
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
S4 Avant
Performance
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
S4 Avant
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

S4 Avant
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21.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.96 lb/hp
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
21.06 lb/hp
11.96 lb/hp
S4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
S4 Avant
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
23 mpg
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
23 mpg
S4 Avant
34 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
652 mi
Range
390 mi
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
652 mi
390 mi
S4 Avant
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
193.3 kWh
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
113.6 kWh
193.3 kWh
S4 Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
S4 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft