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Summary
This car is clearly intended for enthusiasts. The $7000 price premium of an S4 over an A4 2.8 would not return equal extra enjoyment to someone not interested in driving aggressively. In fact, the harder ride would probably make the S4 less rewarding. To get the most out of this car, you have to be willing to use it. This machine is not for the faint of heart.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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S4 ($38,900), S4 Avant ($40,500) |
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Engines:
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2.7-liter dohc 30V twin-turbocharged intercooled V6 |
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Transmissions:
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6-speed manual |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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driver and front passenger airbags, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbag, Sideguard curtain airbags, front automatic pretensioning and belt force limiters, rear outer 3-point seatbelts with pretensioning, safety unlock system (unlocks doors when airbags deploy), Xenon HID headlamps, ABS |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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4 years/50,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Neckarsulm, Germany |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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S4 ($38,900) |
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Standard Equipment:
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ABS with front and rear electronic differential locks and electronic rear brake pressure regulation, ESP Electronic Stabilization Program, alloy wheels, headlight washers, heatable windsheild washers, Xenon HID headlamps, fog lamps, automatic climate control, power windows, cruise control, central locking with sunroof and window close feature, power mirrors with defoggers, third sun visor above rear view mirror, 10-way power driver and passenger sport seats, 60/40 folding rear seat, nappa leather upholstery, floor mats, birds-eye maple interior trim, full-length center console, ski sack, trip computer, anti-theft alarm, AM/FM/CD eight-speaker stereo, prewired for telephone and CD-changer, defroster. |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Sport Package ($400) includes Nappa leather seats with Alcantara seat inserts, silver aluminum outside beltline trim, silver aluminum outside rear-view mirrors. |
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Destination Charge:
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550 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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39850 |
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Layout:
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four-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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250 @ 5800 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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258 @ 1850-4500 |
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Transmission:
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6-speed manual |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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17/24 |
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Wheelbase:
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102.6 |
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Length/width/height:
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176.5/72.7/54.9 |
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Track, f/r:
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58.9/58.7 |
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Turning circle:
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37.4 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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38.1/NA/41.3 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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36.8/NA/33.4 |
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Cargo volume:
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13.6 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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Independent |
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Suspension, r:
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Independent |
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Ground clearance:
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3.5 |
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Curb weight:
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3593 |
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Tires:
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P225/45R17 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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16.4 |
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