The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 Avant TDI tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11)
€ 64,300

€ 34,300

€ 64,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The S4 Avant TDI is 2.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI.
S4 Avant TDI
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
55.4
72.7
79.6
56.5
71.9
80.3
72.7 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.4 in
Height
56.5 in
111.2
187.8
110.6
185.2
187.8 in
Length
185.2 in
111.2 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S4 Avant TDI
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
4189 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
5236 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
14.47 %

General
S4 Avant TDI
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
B9 (8W)
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
S4 Avant TDI
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CABB, CDHB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
342 hp
at 3850 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
S4 Avant TDI
342 hp
158 hp
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
S4 Avant TDI
516 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
S4 Avant TDI
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

S4 Avant TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
12.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.68 lb/hp
S4 Avant TDI
12.25 lb/hp
22.68 lb/hp
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S4 Avant TDI
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
S4 Avant TDI
37 mpg
30 mpg
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
572 mi
Range
503 mi
S4 Avant TDI
572 mi
503 mi
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
149.7 kWh
S4 Avant TDI
129.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S4 Avant TDI
A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft










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