The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 Avant tiptronic (05 - 08) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (14 - 15)
€ 59,700

€ 38,300

€ 59,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300
ⓘ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.
S4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
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
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.3 %

General
S4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
S4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BBK
Engine Code
CJCD, CMFB
5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3250 rpm
S4 Avant
339 hp
148 hp
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
S4 Avant
302 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Performance
S4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

S4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.55 lb/hp
S4 Avant
11.9 lb/hp
25.55 lb/hp
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
50 mpg
S4 Avant
19 mpg
50 mpg
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
13 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
318 mi
Range
833 mi
S4 Avant
318 mi
833 mi
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
233 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).
96.7 kWh
S4 Avant
233 kWh
96.7 kWh
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S4 Avant
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft










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