Compare Audi S4 B9 vs Audi A4 B8

Variants
3.0 TDI
3.0 TFSI
1.8 TFSI 120PS
1.8 TFSI 120PS CVT
1.8 TFSI 160PS
1.8 TFSI 160PS CVT
1.8 TFSI 160PS quattro
2.0 TDI 120PS
2.0 TDI 143PS
2.0 TDI 143PS CVT
2.0 TDI 143PS quattro
2.0 TDI 170PS
2.0 TDI 170PS quattro
2.0 TDIe 136PS
2.0 TFSI 180PS
2.0 TFSI 180PS CVT
2.0 TFSI 211PS
2.0 TFSI 211PS CVT
2.0 TFSI 211PS quattro
2.7 TDI
2.7 TDI CVT
3.0 TDI 240PS quattro
3.0 TDI 240PS quattro AT
3.2 FSI CVT
3.2 FSI quattro
3.2 FSI quattro AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
480 L / 17.0 cu-ft ~ 962 L / 34.0 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
58.0 L / 15.3 gal
Passengers
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.6 m / 38.0 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Length
4703 mm / 185.2 in
Size | Width
1842 mm / 72.5 in | 2022 mm / 79.6 in (mirror unfolded)
1826 mm / 71.9 in
Track Width | Front
1565.0 mm / 61.6 in
1564.0 mm / 61.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1546.0 mm / 60.9 in
1551.0 mm / 61.1 in
Wheelbase
2825 mm / 111.2 in
2808 mm / 110.6 in

Performance

Top Speed
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)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic ZF 8HP

Reviews

Neofiliac score
63%
47%
Pros
  • 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
  • Multi-link suspension all-around
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Rather good styling
Cons
  • The Avant (wagon) looks better
  • Very unreliable V6 petrol
  • Carbon build-up in all FSI / TFSI models
  • Bad CVT transmission

Price

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