Car comparison

AUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6vsAUDI S4 Avant (B8) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI S4 (B8)

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2009-2011
VS

AUDI S4 Avant (B8) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedWagon / estate2014-2015

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    185 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    763 km
    474 mi
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

AUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,685 kg
    3,715 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    198 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333hp248kW
333hp248kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,685kg3,715lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
2,235kg4,927lb
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
51.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
53.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
15.8s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
198hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
681km423mi
Calculated
763km474mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,717mm186in
4,719mm186in
Width
1,826mm72in
1,826mm72in
Height
1,406mm55in
1,406mm55in
Wheelbase
2,811mm111in
2,811mm111in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,539mm61in
1,539mm61in
Trunk volume
480L
490L
Max trunk volume
962L
1,430L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
61L
CO2 emissions
219g/km
185g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V65,500-7,000 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm7,250 rpm
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65,500-6,500 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.8 s
16.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
181 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
1,750 kg
3,858 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V65.3 s
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6: 1.4 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
681 km
423 mi
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
763 km
474 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,717 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,406 mm
55.4 in
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,719 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,406 mm
55.4 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
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 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
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.3 s
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
5.1 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
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,717 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,406 mm
55.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,719 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,406 mm
55.4 in
Range score
681 km
423 mi
763 km
474 mi
CO2 score
219 g/km
185 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Overall
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 S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 82 km (51 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 34 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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