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.
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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 |