2008 Audi S4 Avant 4.2 Quattro vs. 2008 Audi S4 Sedan
To start off, both 2008 Audi S4 Avant 4.2 Quattro and 2008 Audi S4 Sedan were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Audi S4 Avant 4.2 Quattro and 2008 Audi S4 Sedan are equipped with a 4,163 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S4 Sedan (340 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Audi S4 Avant 4.2 Quattro. (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S4 Sedan should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi S4 Avant 4.2 Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi S4 Avant 4.2 Quattro weights approximately 635 kg more than 2008 Audi S4 Sedan.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 410 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi S4 Avant 4.2 Quattro | 2008 Audi S4 Sedan | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | S4 | S4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 63 L |
