2012 Buick Enclave vs. 2011 Audi S4
To start off, 2012 Buick Enclave is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Audi S4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Audi S4 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Buick Enclave is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi S4 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2012 Buick Enclave. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Enclave.
Because 2011 Audi S4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Buick Enclave. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi S4 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, 2011 Audi S4 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Enclave. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick Enclave | 2011 Audi S4 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | Enclave | S4 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1842 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |
