Compare Audi S4 B6 vs Audi S3 8V Sedan

Variants
MT
DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
445 L / 15.7 cu-ft ~ 720 L / 25.4 cu-ft
390 L / 13.8 cu-ft ~ 845 L / 29.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.0 L / 9.5 qt
5.7 L / 6.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
66.0 L / 17.4 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
550 kg / 1213 lbs
550 kg / 1213 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link
Tire Size
235/40 R18
225/40 R18
Turning Circle
11.5 m / 37.7 ft
11.0 m / 36.1 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1415 mm / 55.7 in
1392 mm / 54.8 in
Size | Length
4575 mm / 180.1 in
4469 mm / 175.9 in
Size | Width
1781 mm / 70.1 in
1796 mm / 70.7 in | 1960 mm / 77.2 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1516.0 mm / 59.7 in
1551.0 mm / 61.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1512.0 mm / 59.5 in
1526.0 mm / 60.1 in
Weight
1660.0 kg / 3659.7 lbs
1460.0 kg / 3218.7 lbs
Wheel Size
8J x 18
8J x 18
Wheelbase
2651 mm / 104.4 in
2631 mm / 103.6 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.6 sec
5.3 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.3 sec
5.0 sec
CO2 Emission
321 g/km
159 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.3
0.31
Fuel Economy
13.3 L/100km / 17.7 MPG (combined) | 19.5 L/100km / 12.1 MPG (urban) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (highway)
6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (combined) | 8.8 L/100km / 26.7 MPG (urban) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 6
Engine
BBK
CJXC
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.0:1
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc
2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc
Engine | Power
344.0 hp / 256.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
300.0 hp / 223.7 kW @ 5500-6200 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
82.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
151.2 hp/L / 2.5 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
410 Nm / 302.4 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
380 Nm / 280.3 lb-ft @ 1800-5500 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual

Production

Availability
2003 ~ 2004
2013 ~ 2016

Reviews

Neofiliac score
66%
48%
Pros
  • Reliable 40-valve NA V8
  • 6-speed manual transmission
  • Great suspension setup
  • Clean exterior design
  • Quick gear changes
  • Good acceleration
Cons
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Questionable styling
  • Highly-boosted small engine
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Does it need AWD?

Price

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