Comparison Audi S3 (8P, facelift 2008) 2.0 TFSI (256 Hp) quattro & Audi A4 (B7 8E) 2.5 TDI V6 (163 Hp) Multitronic
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| Brand: | Audi | Audi |
| Model: | S3 | A4 |
| Generation: | S3 (8P, facelift 2008) | A4 (B7 8E) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.0 TFSI (256 Hp) quattro | 2.5 TDI V6 (163 Hp) Multitronic |
| Production start: | 2010 year | 2004 year |
| Production end: | 2012 year | 2007 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.8 l/100 km | 9.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.6 l/100 km | 5.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.5 l/100 km | 6.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.330 | 0.31 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 60 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | Euro 4 |
| CO2 emissions: | 198 g/km | 184 g/km |
| Power: | 256 hp | 163 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 219 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 5.9 sec | 8.9 sec |
| Torque: | 330 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm. | 350 Nm @ 1500-3000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | CDLC | BDG |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1984 cm3 | 2496 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.6 l | 5.5 l |
| Coolant: | 8.6 l | 12 l |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.8 | 18 |
| Piston Stroke: | 92.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82.5 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | Multitronic | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4230 mm | 4586 mm |
| Width: | 1765 mm | 1772 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1937 mm | |
| Height: | 1399 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2578 mm | 2648 mm |
| Front track: | 1522 mm | 1522 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1506 mm | 1522 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 281 l | 460 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1011 l | 720 l |
| Front suspension: | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 2015 kg | 2080 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1455 kg | 1530 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | 75 kg |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1800 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | 11.1 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1600 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 80 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/40 R18 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 18 | 7J x 16 |