Petrol engines (Audi S4) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A4) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences.
Performance
Power:
344 HP
140 HP
Torque:
410 NM
320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
5.8 seconds
9.9 seconds
Audi S4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S4 engine produces 204 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Audi S4 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
13.0
5.8
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S4 consumes 7.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S4 could require 1080 litres more fuel.
Both cars are similar in size. Audi S4 and Audi A4 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
442 litres
442 litres
Turning diameter:
12 meters
11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Audi S4 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Audi A4, which means Audi S4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
