Car comparison

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

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2011-2014
VS

AUDI S4 Avant (B8)

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedWagon / estate2009-2011

Comparison overview

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AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • 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
    1,705 kg
    3,759 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    195 hp/t
    146 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    190 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    753 km
    468 mi
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIS4 Avant (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
333hp248kW
333hp248kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,705kg3,759lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
2,255kg4,971lb
2,305kg5,082lb
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
49.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
56.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
17.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
660km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,716mm186in
4,717mm186in
Width
1,826mm72in
1,826mm72in
Height
1,406mm55in
1,415mm56in
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
61L
64L
CO2 emissions
190g/km
224g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

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

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIS4 Avant (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
17.1 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)3.0 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)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)3.0 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)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
1,735 kg
3,825 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)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)3.0 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)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65.0 s
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)3.0 TFSI V65.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI S4 Avant (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6: 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
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI S4 Avant (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6: 1.6 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)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
753 km
468 mi
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
660 km
410 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.4 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)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 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
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,406 mm
55.4 in
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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
4,717 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 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)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

AUDI S4 (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)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.0 s
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
5.4 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)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIS4 Avant (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,716 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
4,717 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
753 km
468 mi
660 km
410 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
224 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI S4 Avant (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 93 km (58 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 34 g/km less CO2

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

AUDI S4 Avant (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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