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AUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6 · Stage 3vsAUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6 · Stage 1vsAUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6 · Stage 2vsAUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6

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AUDI S4 (B8)

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2009-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 473 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    288 km/h
    179 mph
  • Most powerful
    473 hp
    353 kW
  • Highest torque
    638 Nm
    471 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,685 kg
    3,715 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    281 hp/t
    209 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.5 L/100 km
    17.4 mpg US
    20.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    219 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    681 km
    423 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)473 hpAUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)380 hpAUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)416 hpAUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6333 hp
Power
473hp353kW+140 hp
380hp283kW+47 hp
416hp310kW+83 hp
333hp248kW
Torque
638Nm471lb-ft+198 Nm
510Nm376lb-ft+70 Nm
563Nm415lb-ft+123 Nm
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,685kg3,715lb
1,685kg3,715lb
1,685kg3,715lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Gross weight
2,235kg4,927lb
2,235kg4,927lb
2,235kg4,927lb
2,235kg4,927lb
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
+23 km/h
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
+20 km/h
Calculated
277 km/h
172 mph
+12 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
41.3s99% target: 285 km/h / 177 mph-10.6 s
Calculated
50.5s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph-1.5 s
Calculated
44.6s99% target: 274 km/h / 170 mph-7.3 s
Calculated
51.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s-1.0 s
4.9s-0.4 s
4.6s-0.7 s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
11.3s-4.5 s
Calculated
13.5s-2.3 s
Calculated
12.8s-2.9 s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s-1.0 s
Calculated
4.7s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.4s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s-1.3 s
Calculated
12.7s-0.5 s
Calculated
12.4s-0.8 s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
281hp/t209kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
247hp/t184kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
198hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
379Nm/t253lb-ft/ton
Calculated
303Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
334Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
681km423mi
Calculated
681km423mi
Calculated
681km423mi
Calculated
681km423mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,995cc183cu in
2,995cc183cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,717mm186in
4,717mm186in
4,717mm186in
4,717mm186in
Width
1,826mm72in
1,826mm72in
1,826mm72in
1,826mm72in
Height
1,406mm55in
1,406mm55in
1,406mm55in
1,406mm55in
Wheelbase
2,811mm111in
2,811mm111in
2,811mm111in
2,811mm111in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,552mm61in
1,552mm61in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,539mm61in
1,539mm61in
1,539mm61in
1,539mm61in
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
64L
64L
64L
64L
CO2 emissions
219g/km
219g/km
219g/km
219g/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 V6 (Stage 3) 473 hpAUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1) 380 hpAUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2) 416 hpAUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6 333 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 473 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1) 380 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2) 416 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6 333 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)473 hp5,500-7,000 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm7,250 rpm
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)380 hp5,500-7,000 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm7,250 rpm
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)416 hp5,500-7,000 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm7,250 rpm
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6333 hp5,500-7,000 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)473 hpAUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)380 hpAUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)416 hpAUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6333 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.7 s
4.4 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.9 s
4.6 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.3 s
13.5 s
12.8 s
15.8 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
277 km/h
172 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.8 s
5.7 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.5 s
8.3 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.8 s
10.6 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
12.7 s
12.4 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
206 km/h
128 mph
194 km/h
120 mph
197 km/h
122 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 473 hp has 140 hp more than AUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6 333 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6 333 hp and AUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 473 hp: 140 hp (104 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)473 hp
288 km/h
179 mph
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)380 hp
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)416 hp
277 km/h
172 mph
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6333 hp
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 473 hp and AUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6 333 hp: 1.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2) 416 hp and AUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1) 380 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 (Stage 3)473 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)380 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)416 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6333 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

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 (Stage 3)473 hp
281 hp/t
209 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)380 hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)416 hp
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6333 hp
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

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
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)473 hp
473 hp
353 kW
4.3 s
288 km/h
179 mph
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)380 hp
380 hp
283 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)416 hp
416 hp
310 kW
4.6 s
277 km/h
172 mph
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6333 hp
333 hp
248 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 (Stage 3)473 hp
Power
473 hp
353 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 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 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)380 hp
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)416 hp
Power
416 hp
310 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 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 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6333 hp
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

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 (Stage 3)473 hp
Power
473 hp
353 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)380 hp
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)416 hp
Power
416 hp
310 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6333 hp
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

AUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 473 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
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)473 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
4.3 s
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)380 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
4.9 s
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)416 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
4.6 s
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6333 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.3 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
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)473 hp
281 hp/t
209 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)380 hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)416 hp
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6333 hp
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)473 hpAUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)380 hpAUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)416 hpAUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6333 hp
Power
473 hp
353 kW
380 hp
283 kW
416 hp
310 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
638 Nm
471 lb-ft
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
563 Nm
415 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.9 s
4.6 s
5.3 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
277 km/h
172 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
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
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
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
Range score
681 km
423 mi
681 km
423 mi
681 km
423 mi
681 km
423 mi
CO2 score
219 g/km
219 g/km
219 g/km
219 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
281 hp/t
209 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 473 hpAUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1) 380 hpAUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2) 416 hpAUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6 333 hp
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,468 LC/year2,468 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 473 hp

  • Has 93 hp more
  • Has 128 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 55 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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