The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 Avant S tronic (09 - 11) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI (08 - 11)
€ 56,200

€ 28,800

€ 56,200
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the S4 Avant is 0.6 inches longer and 0.8 inches lower.
S4 Avant
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
55.7
71.9
80.3
56.5
71.9
80.3
71.9 in
Width
71.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.7 in
Height
56.5 in
110.7
185.7
110.6
185.2
185.7 in
Length
185.2 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S4 Avant
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
14.64 %

General
S4 Avant
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
S4 Avant
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAKA, CCBA
Engine Code
CABA, CDHA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
S4 Avant
328 hp
118 hp
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
S4 Avant
325 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
S4 Avant
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

S4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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12.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
S4 Avant
12.16 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S4 Avant
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
33 mpg
S4 Avant
24 mpg
33 mpg
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
17 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
410 mi
Range
561 mi
S4 Avant
410 mi
561 mi
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
183.8 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
183.8 kWh
136.5 kWh
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 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
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