The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 S tronic (09 - 11) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15)
€ 54,600
€ 35,400
€ 54,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 is 0.6 inches longer and 0.8 inches lower.
S4
A4 1.8 TFSI
55.4
71.9
80.3
56.2
71.9
80.3
71.9 in
Width
71.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.4 in
Height
56.2 in
110.7
185.7
110.6
185.1
185.7 in
Length
185.1 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S4
A4 1.8 TFSI
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.22 %
General
S4
A4 1.8 TFSI
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
S4
A4 1.8 TFSI
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAKA, CCBA
Engine Code
CJEB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
S4
328 hp
168 hp
A4 1.8 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
S4
325 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A4 1.8 TFSI
Performance
S4
A4 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
S4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
A4 1.8 TFSI
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11.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
S4
11.83 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S4
A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
S4
25 mpg
41 mpg
A4 1.8 TFSI
17 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
423 mi
Range
687 mi
S4
423 mi
687 mi
A4 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
108 kWh
S4
178.2 kWh
108 kWh
A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S4
A4 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
