S4 Sedan vs Golf R

Audi · Volkswagen

1/4 Mile winner

Golf R

Beats the S4 Sedan by 0.11s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Golf R beats the S4 Sedan comfortably, finishing 0.11 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Golf R thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

349 hp

315 hp

0–100 km/h

4.7s

4.6s

Top speed

250 km/h

Engine

2.0L Turbo I4

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

500 Nm

420 Nm

Price

$59,000

$44,640

Simulated race times

Distance

S4 Sedan

Golf R

100 m

5.676s

5.621s

1/8 mile

8.404s

8.328s

1/4 mile

12.667s

12.562s

1 km

22.831s

22.679s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Golf R is $44,640 vs $59,000 for the S4 Sedan — a $14,360 gap. Power: S4 Sedan makes 34 hp more (349 vs 315). 0–100 km/h: Golf R is 0.10s quicker (4.7s vs 4.6s).

FAQ

Which is faster, the S4 Sedan or the Golf R?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Golf R is faster, beating the S4 Sedan by 0.11 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the S4 Sedan vs the Golf R?

The S4 Sedan hits 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds, while the Golf R does it in 4.6 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The S4 Sedan produces 349 hp; the Golf R produces 315 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The S4 Sedan tops out at 250 km/h, and the Golf R reaches 250 km/h.

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