2009 Audi A4 1.8T FSi Attraction vs. 2009 Audi A4 S4 Automatic
To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 1.8T FSi Attraction and 2009 Audi A4 S4 Automatic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A4 S4 Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A4 S4 Automatic (328 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4 1.8T FSi Attraction. (158 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 S4 Automatic should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4 1.8T FSi Attraction. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A4 S4 Automatic weights approximately 755 kg more than 2009 Audi A4 1.8T FSi Attraction. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi A4 S4 Automatic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi A4 1.8T FSi Attraction. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 S4 Automatic will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Audi A4 S4 Automatic (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4 1.8T FSi Attraction. (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A4 S4 Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4 1.8T FSi Attraction.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A4 1.8T FSi Attraction | 2009 Audi A4 S4 Automatic | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A4 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 84.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
