The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 Avant tiptronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
€ 62,500

€ 42,700

€ 62,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The S4 Avant is 1.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and an inch lower than the A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF.
S4 Avant
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
55.6
72.5
79.6
56.5
71.9
80.3
72.5 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.6 in
Height
56.5 in
111.2
186.8
110.6
185.2
186.8 in
Length
185.2 in
111.2 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S4 Avant
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
3858 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.13 %

General
S4 Avant
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
B9 (8W)
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
S4 Avant
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
CWGD
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
349 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
S4 Avant
349 hp
237 hp
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
S4 Avant
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
S4 Avant
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

S4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
11.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
S4 Avant
11.05 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S4 Avant
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
S4 Avant
31 mpg
35 mpg
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
468 mi
Range
585 mi
S4 Avant
468 mi
585 mi
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
139.9 kWh
S4 Avant
145.8 kWh
139.9 kWh
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S4 Avant
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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