Compare Audi S4 B9 vs Audi S3 8V Sedan facelift vs Audi S3 8V Sedan

Variants
3.0 TDI
3.0 TFSI
Euro6 DCT
Euro6 MT
Euro6d DCT
MT
DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
390 L / 13.8 cu-ft
390 L / 13.8 cu-ft ~ 845 L / 29.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.7 L / 6.0 qt
5.7 L / 6.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
58.0 L / 15.3 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
550 kg / 1213 lbs
550 kg / 1213 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
225/40 R18
Turning Circle
11.6 m / 38.0 ft
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
11.0 m / 36.1 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1392 mm / 54.8 in
1392 mm / 54.8 in
Size | Length
4466 mm / 175.8 in
4469 mm / 175.9 in
Size | Width
1842 mm / 72.5 in | 2022 mm / 79.6 in (mirror unfolded)
1796 mm / 70.7 in | 1960 mm / 77.2 in (mirror unfolded)
1796 mm / 70.7 in | 1960 mm / 77.2 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1565.0 mm / 61.6 in
1551.0 mm / 61.1 in
1551.0 mm / 61.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1546.0 mm / 60.9 in
1526.0 mm / 60.1 in
1526.0 mm / 60.1 in
Weight
1460.0 kg / 3218.7 lbs
Wheel Size
8J x 18
Wheelbase
2825 mm / 111.2 in
2631 mm / 103.6 in
2631 mm / 103.6 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.3 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.0 sec
CO2 Emission
159 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
0.31
Fuel Economy
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
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
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Engine
CJXC
Engine | Bore
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc
2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc
Engine | Power
300.0 hp / 223.7 kW @ 5500-6200 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
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
380 Nm / 280.3 lb-ft @ 1800-5500 rpm
Engine | Type
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic ZF 8HP

Production

Availability
2013 ~ 2016

Reviews

Neofiliac score
63%
50%
48%
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
  • One of the last 6-speed manual
  • Quick gear changes
  • Good acceleration
Cons
  • The Avant (wagon) looks better
  • Worse styling than the hatchback
  • 2.0 TFSI got the Euro 6d treatment
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Questionable styling
  • Highly-boosted small engine
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Does it need AWD?

Price

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