2009 Audi S4 vs. 2009 Audi A4
To start off, both 2009 Audi S4 and 2009 Audi A4 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,161 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A4 weights approximately 660 kg more than 2009 Audi S4.
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, 2009 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4. (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4.
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2009 Audi S4 | 2009 Audi A4 | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | S4 | A4 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4161 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 78.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 66 L |