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AUDI S4 (B9) · Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6vsTesla Model 3 · Facelift 2020 60 kWh

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

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AUDI S4 (B9) · Facelift 2019

3.0 TDI V6

341 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023
VS

Tesla Model 3 · Facelift 2020

60 kWh

325 hpElectricRWDAutomaticSedan2021-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S4 (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    341 hp
    254 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    190 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6TeslaModel 3Facelift 202060 kWh
Power
341hp254kW
325hp242kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
-
Curb weight
1,795kg3,957lb
1,745kg3,847lb
Gross weight
2,325kg5,126lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
45.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
50.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
13.8s
Calculated
20.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
390Nm/t261lb-ft/ton
Calculated
-
Estimated range
806km501mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
-
Length
4,770mm188in
4,694mm185in
Width
1,847mm73in
1,849mm73in
Height
1,404mm55in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,825mm111in
2,875mm113in
Front track
1,565mm62in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,580mm62in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
420L
649L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S4 (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 60 kWhPowerTorque
  • AUDI S4 (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 60 kWh: Power
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V63,800-3,950 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,200 rpm
TeslaModel 3Facelift 202060 kWh5,525 rpm-5,775 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6TeslaModel 3Facelift 202060 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.8 s
20.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
341 hp
254 kW
TeslaModel 3Facelift 202060 kWh
325 hp
242 kW

AUDI S4 (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6 has 16 hp more than Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 60 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 60 kWh and AUDI S4 (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6: 16 hp (12 kW).

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
TeslaModel 3Facelift 202060 kWh
1,745 kg
3,847 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 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel 3Facelift 202060 kWh
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V64.6 s
TeslaModel 3Facelift 202060 kWh6.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S4 (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6 and Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 60 kWh: 1.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
TeslaModel 3Facelift 202060 kWh
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
341 hp
254 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel 3Facelift 202060 kWh
325 hp
242 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
Power
341 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,770 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
TeslaModel 3Facelift 202060 kWh
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
649 L
22.9 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS4 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6TeslaModel 3Facelift 202060 kWh
Power
341 hp
254 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
-
Acceleration
4.6 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,770 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
649 L
22.9 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
806 km
501 mi
-
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
649 L
22.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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 (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S4 (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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