The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 Avant (05 - 08) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 15)
€ 57,300

€ 37,600

€ 57,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra.
S4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
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
180.6 in
Length
185 in
104 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.7 %

General
S4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
B7 (8E)
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
S4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BBK
Engine Code
CAHB, CGLD
5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3000 rpm
S4 Avant
339 hp
161 hp
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
S4 Avant
302 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Performance
S4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

S4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
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11.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
S4 Avant
11.67 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
53 mpg
S4 Avant
18 mpg
53 mpg
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
12 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
292 mi
Range
890 mi
S4 Avant
292 mi
890 mi
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
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).
90.4 kWh
S4 Avant
253.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
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