The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11) vs. Audi S4 Avant (09 - 11)
€ 34,300

€ 53,800

€ 34,300
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 0.6 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
185.2
110.7
185.7
185.2 in
Length
185.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
S4 Avant
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.72 %

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

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

6-speed manual transmission
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
CABB, CDHB
Engine Code
CAKA, CCBA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
328 hp
S4 Avant
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
S4 Avant
Performance
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
S4 Avant
136 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 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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22.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.96 lb/hp
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
22.68 lb/hp
11.96 lb/hp
S4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
S4 Avant
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
23 mpg
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
30 mpg
23 mpg
S4 Avant
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
503 mi
Range
390 mi
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
503 mi
390 mi
S4 Avant
Environmental Impact
149.7 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
149.7 kWh
193.3 kWh
S4 Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 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