2012 Audi Q3 vs. 2012 Audi S4

To start off, both 2012 Audi Q3 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 195 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q3. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi Q3.

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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi Q3. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi Q3.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Audi Q3 2012 Audi S4
Make Audi Audi
Model Q3 S4
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type SUV Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1964 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 333 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 440 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 2900 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type AWD AWD
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4390 mm 4704 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1829 mm
Vehicle Height 1600 mm 1427 mm


 

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