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AUDI A4 (B8 8K) · Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI · Stage 3vsAUDI A4 (B8 8K) · Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI · Stage 2vsAUDI A4 (B8 8K) · Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI · Stage 1vsAUDI A4 (B8 8K) · Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI

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AUDI A4 (B8 8K) · Facelift 2011

1.8 TFSI (Stage 3)

255 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2015
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AUDI A4 (B8 8K) · Facelift 2011

1.8 TFSI (Stage 2)

221 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2015
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AUDI A4 (B8 8K) · Facelift 2011

1.8 TFSI (Stage 1)

201 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2015
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AUDI A4 (B8 8K) · Facelift 2011

1.8 TFSI

170 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2015

Comparison overview

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AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI (Stage 3) 255 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    263 km/h
    163 mph
  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • Highest torque
    496 Nm
    366 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,470 kg
    3,241 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    173 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    134 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,086 km
    675 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI (Stage 3)255 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI (Stage 2)221 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI (Stage 1)201 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI170 hp
Power
255hp190kW+85 hp
221hp165kW+51 hp
201hp150kW+31 hp
170hp127kW
Torque
496Nm366lb-ft+176 Nm
432Nm319lb-ft+112 Nm
390Nm288lb-ft+70 Nm
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,470kg3,241lb
1,470kg3,241lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
+38 km/h
252 km/h
157 mph
+27 km/h
245 km/h
152 mph
+20 km/h
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
63.2s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph-8.4 s
Calculated
67.6s99% target: 249 km/h / 155 mph-3.9 s
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph-1.0 s
Calculated
71.6s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s-1.9 s
7.1s-1.3 s
7.5s-0.8 s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
19.4s-13.6 s
Calculated
22.6s-10.4 s
Calculated
25.1s-7.9 s
Calculated
33.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s-1.7 s
Calculated
6.7s-1.2 s
Calculated
7.1s-0.8 s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s-1.7 s
Calculated
14.9s-1.1 s
Calculated
15.3s-0.7 s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
337Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,086km675mi
Calculated
1,086km675mi
Calculated
1,086km675mi
Calculated
1,086km675mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,701mm185in
4,701mm185in
4,701mm185in
4,701mm185in
Width
1,826mm72in
1,826mm72in
1,826mm72in
1,826mm72in
Height
1,427mm56in
1,427mm56in
1,427mm56in
1,427mm56in
Wheelbase
2,808mm111in
2,808mm111in
2,808mm111in
2,808mm111in
Front track
1,564mm62in
1,564mm62in
1,564mm62in
1,564mm62in
Rear track
1,551mm61in
1,551mm61in
1,551mm61in
1,551mm61in
Trunk volume
480L
480L
480L
480L
Max trunk volume
962L
962L
962L
962L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L
63L
63L
CO2 emissions
134g/km
134g/km
134g/km
134g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI (Stage 3) 255 hpAUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI (Stage 2) 221 hpAUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI (Stage 1) 201 hpAUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI 170 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI (Stage 3) 255 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI (Stage 2) 221 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI (Stage 1) 201 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI 170 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI (Stage 3)255 hp3,800-6,200 rpm1,400-3,700 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI (Stage 2)221 hp3,800-6,200 rpm1,400-3,700 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI (Stage 1)201 hp3,800-6,200 rpm1,400-3,700 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI170 hp3,800-6,200 rpm1,400-3,700 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI (Stage 3)255 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI (Stage 2)221 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI (Stage 1)201 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI170 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.7 s
7.1 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.1 s
7.5 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
22.6 s
25.1 s
33.0 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
252 km/h
157 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
7.0 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.0 s
10.2 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.7 s
13.0 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.9 s
15.3 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
164 km/h
102 mph
159 km/h
99 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI (Stage 3) 255 hp has 85 hp more than AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI 170 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI 170 hp and AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI (Stage 3) 255 hp: 85 hp (63 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI (Stage 3) 255 hp and AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI 170 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI (Stage 2) 221 hp and AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI (Stage 1) 201 hp, separated by only 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI (Stage 3)255 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI (Stage 2)221 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI (Stage 1)201 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI170 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI (Stage 3)255 hp
255 hp
190 kW
6.4 s
263 km/h
163 mph
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI (Stage 2)221 hp
221 hp
165 kW
7.1 s
252 km/h
157 mph
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI (Stage 1)201 hp
201 hp
150 kW
7.5 s
245 km/h
152 mph
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI170 hp
170 hp
127 kW
8.3 s
225 km/h
140 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI (Stage 3)255 hp
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,701 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI (Stage 2)221 hp
Power
221 hp
165 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,701 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI (Stage 1)201 hp
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,701 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI170 hp
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,701 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI (Stage 3)255 hp
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI (Stage 2)221 hp
Power
221 hp
165 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI (Stage 1)201 hp
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI170 hp
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI (Stage 3) 255 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI (Stage 3)255 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.4 s
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI (Stage 2)221 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.1 s
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI (Stage 1)201 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.5 s
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI170 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI (Stage 3)255 hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI (Stage 2)221 hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI (Stage 1)201 hp
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI170 hp
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI (Stage 3)255 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI (Stage 2)221 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI (Stage 1)201 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI170 hp
Power
255 hp
190 kW
221 hp
165 kW
201 hp
150 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
432 Nm
319 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.1 s
7.5 s
8.3 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
252 km/h
157 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,701 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,701 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,701 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,701 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
Range score
1,086 km
675 mi
1,086 km
675 mi
1,086 km
675 mi
1,086 km
675 mi
CO2 score
134 g/km
134 g/km
134 g/km
134 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI (Stage 3) 255 hpAUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI (Stage 2) 221 hpAUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI (Stage 1) 201 hpAUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI 170 hp
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,523 LC/year1,523 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI (Stage 3) 255 hp

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 64 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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