Car comparison

AUDI S4 (B8) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6vsAUDI S4 Avant (B9) · Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI 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 (B9) · Facelift 2019

3.0 TDI V6

347 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI S4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Most powerful
    347 hp
    259 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    921 km
    572 mi
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,705 kg
    3,759 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    195 hp/t
    146 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    480 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
Power
333hp248kW
347hp259kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,705kg3,759lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Gross weight
2,255kg4,971lb
2,375kg5,236lb
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
50.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
384Nm/t257lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
921km572mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,716mm186in
4,770mm188in
Width
1,826mm72in
1,847mm73in
Height
1,406mm55in
1,408mm55in
Wheelbase
2,811mm111in
2,825mm111in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,565mm62in
Rear track
1,539mm61in
1,546mm61in
Trunk volume
480L
420L
Max trunk volume
962L
-
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
58L
CO2 emissions
190g/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 (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI 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 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V63,850 rpm2,500-3,100 rpm4,100 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
15.4 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
5.9 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
184 km/h
115 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 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
347 hp
259 kW

AUDI S4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6 has 14 hp more than AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI S4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6: 14 hp (10 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 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
700 Nm
516 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 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
1,825 kg
4,023 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 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI 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 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V64.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: 0.1 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 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: 1.8 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 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI 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)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
753 km
468 mi
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
921 km
572 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 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
347 hp
259 kW
4.9 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 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,770 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,408 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)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 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

AUDI S4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI 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 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
4.9 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 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
347 hp
259 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
4.9 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
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,770 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in
Range score
753 km
468 mi
921 km
572 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
-
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
146 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) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI S4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

AUDI S4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 260 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 168 km (104 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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