2012 Audi A4 vs. 2012 Audi S4
To start off, both 2012 Audi A4 and 2012 Audi S4 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi S4 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2012 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A4.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2012 Audi S4 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A4. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi A4 | 2012 Audi S4 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A4 | S4 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4704 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1829 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2809 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
