The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Audi S4 Avant (05 - 08)
€ 43,400

€ 57,300

€ 43,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A4 Avant 3.2 FSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the S4 Avant.
A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
S4 Avant
56.5
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
56.5 in
Height
56.2 in
110.6
185.2
104
180.6
185.2 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
S4 Avant
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.25 %

General
A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
S4 Avant
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7 (8E)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
S4 Avant
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CALA
Engine Code
BBK
4
Valves
5
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
261 hp
339 hp
S4 Avant
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
S4 Avant
Performance
A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
S4 Avant
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

S4 Avant
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14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.67 lb/hp
A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
14.07 lb/hp
11.67 lb/hp
S4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
S4 Avant
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
18 mpg
A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
28 mpg
18 mpg
S4 Avant
20 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
473 mi
Range
292 mi
A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
473 mi
292 mi
S4 Avant
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
253.8 kWh
A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
159.2 kWh
253.8 kWh
S4 Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
S4 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft










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