Audi S4 2005 vs Audi A4 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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 | 9.7 seconds | |
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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 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 5.7 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S4 consumes 6.3 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 945 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 1550 km on highway | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi S4 and Audi A4 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`255 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 2800 | |
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