Compare Audi A4 B8 facelift vs Audi S4 B9 vs Audi S4 B8

Variants
1.8 TFSI 120PS
1.8 TFSI 120PS CVT
1.8 TFSI 170PS
1.8 TFSI 170PS CVT
1.8 TFSI 170PS quattro
2.0 TFSI 214PS CVT
2.0 TFSI 214PS quattro
2.0 TFSI 214PS quattro AT
2.0 TDI 120PS
2.0 TDI 136PS
2.0 TDI 136PS CVT
2.0 TDI 143PS
2.0 TDI 143PS CVT
2.0 TDI 143PS quattro
2.0 TDI 150PS
2.0 TDI 150PS CVT
2.0 TDI 150PS quattro
2.0 TDI 163PS
2.0 TDI 163PS CVT
2.0 TDI 177PS
2.0 TDI 177PS CVT
2.0 TDI 177PS quattro
2.0 TDI 177PS quattro DCT
2.0 TDI 190PS
2.0 TDI 190PS CVT
2.0 TDI ultra 136PS
2.0 TDI ultra 163PS
2.0 TDIe 136PS
2.0 TFSI 211PS
2.0 TFSI 211PS CVT
2.0 TFSI 211PS quattro
2.0 TFSI 211PS quattro DCT
2.0 TFSI 225PS
2.0 TFSI 225PS CVT
2.0 TFSI 225PS quattro
2.0 TFSI 225PS quattro DCT
2.0 TFSI flexible fuel 180PS
2.0 TFSI flexible fuel 180PS quattro
3.0 TDI 204PS
3.0 TDI 204PS CVT
3.0 TDI V6 245PS quattro
3.0 TDI 245PS quattro DCT
3.0 TDI clean diesel 245PS quattro DCT
3.0 TFSI 272PS quattro DCT
3.0 TDI
3.0 TFSI
MT
DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
480 L / 17.0 cu-ft ~ 962 L / 34.0 cu-ft
480 L / 17.0 cu-ft ~ 962 L / 34.0 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
11.1 L / 11.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.2 L / 6.6 qt
Fuel Capacity
58.0 L / 15.3 gal
64.0 L / 16.9 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
550 kg / 1213 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
245/40 R18
Turning Circle
11.6 m / 38.0 ft
11.5 m / 37.7 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1427 mm / 56.2 in
1406 mm / 55.4 in
Size | Length
4701 mm / 185.1 in
4717 mm / 185.7 in
Size | Width
1826 mm / 71.9 in | 2040 mm / 80.3 in (mirror unfolded)
1842 mm / 72.5 in | 2022 mm / 79.6 in (mirror unfolded)
1826 mm / 71.9 in
Track Width | Front
1564.0 mm / 61.6 in
1565.0 mm / 61.6 in
1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1551.0 mm / 61.1 in
1546.0 mm / 60.9 in
1539.0 mm / 60.6 in
Wheel Size
8J x 18
Wheelbase
2808 mm / 110.6 in
2825 mm / 111.2 in
2811 mm / 110.7 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.282
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine
CAKA, CCBA
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.3:1
Engine | Displacement
3.0 L / 182.8 cu-in / 2995.0 cc
Engine | Power
333.0 hp / 248.3 kW @ 5500-7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
111.2 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
440 Nm / 324.5 lb-ft @ 2900-5300 rpm
Engine | Type
Supercharged direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic ZF 8HP

Production

Availability
2009 ~ 2011

Reviews

Neofiliac score
58%
63%
67%
Pros
  • Interesting supercharged V6 engine option
  • Good 0.26 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • New DCT transmissions
  • Interesting V6 petrol and diesel engine options
  • Good ZF 8HP transmission
  • Great suspension steup
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Much improved styling
  • Lovely supercharged V6 (mislabeled as V6T)
  • Great suspension setup
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
Cons
  • Unreliable CVT
  • Carbon build-up for FSI / TFSI engines
  • Worse styling than pre-facelift
  • The Avant (wagon) looks better
  • The Avant (wagon) looked better

Price

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