The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 Avant (05 - 08) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI (08 - 11)
€ 57,300
€ 28,800
€ 57,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S4 Avant is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI.
S4 Avant
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
56.2
69.8
76.1
56.5
71.9
80.3
69.8 in
Width
71.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.2 in
Height
56.5 in
104
180.6
110.6
185.2
180.6 in
Length
185.2 in
104 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S4 Avant
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
13.92 %
General
S4 Avant
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
B7 (8E)
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
S4 Avant
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BBK
Engine Code
CABA, CDHA
5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
S4 Avant
339 hp
118 hp
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
S4 Avant
302 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
S4 Avant
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
S4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
11.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
S4 Avant
11.67 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S4 Avant
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
33 mpg
S4 Avant
18 mpg
33 mpg
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
12 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
292 mi
Range
561 mi
S4 Avant
292 mi
561 mi
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
136.5 kWh
S4 Avant
253.8 kWh
136.5 kWh
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S4 Avant
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft
