S3 quattro vs S4 Sedan
Audi · Audi
1/4 Mile winner
S3 quattro
Beats the S4 Sedan by 0.00s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the S3 quattro beats the S4 Sedan by a hair, finishing 0.00 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the S3 quattro thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
328 hp
349 hp
0–100 km/h
4.7s
4.7s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
2.0L Turbo I4
V6
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
420 Nm
500 Nm
Price
$49,500
$59,000
Simulated race times
Distance
S3 quattro
S4 Sedan
100 m
5.676s
5.676s
1/8 mile
8.404s
8.404s
1/4 mile
12.667s
12.667s
1 km
22.831s
22.831s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: S3 quattro is $49,500 vs $59,000 for the S4 Sedan — a $9,500 gap. Power: S4 Sedan makes 21 hp more (328 vs 349).
FAQ
Which is faster, the S3 quattro or the S4 Sedan?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the S3 quattro is faster, beating the S4 Sedan by 0.00 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the S3 quattro vs the S4 Sedan?
The S3 quattro hits 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds, while the S4 Sedan does it in 4.7 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The S3 quattro produces 328 hp; the S4 Sedan produces 349 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The S3 quattro tops out at 250 km/h, and the S4 Sedan reaches 250 km/h.
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