Audi S4 FAQs

• Is the Audi S4 fast?

  With an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h of just 4.9 seconds, and an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h, the S4 is an underrated gem. In fact, to really drive home the point about how quick this car is, especially with respect to its peers, take note that the S4 is the quickest small-size sedan in the Audi line-up, and one of the quickest saloons across any brand in the world. We think if that doesn't get your attention, nothing will.

• How much is an Audi S4?

  An Audi S4 will set you back at least $99,377 before on-road costs, according to the manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. That is enough to get you into an S4 3.0-litre TFSI Quattro sedan, but if you can stretch your budget out a touch to $104,000 you will be able to opt for the wagon variant, which shares the same specs. As we've touched on, you'll need to budget for slightly higher to account for those on-road costs, but the S4 represents an astute choice at this price-point.

• Does the Audi S4 have a V8?

  While the Audi S4 is a high-performance version of Audi's A4 sedan, it makes do with a six-cylinder instead of a V8. The S4 relies upon a turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 engine that generates 349 horsepower and 369 pounds per foot of torque. The thing is, the S4 doesn't actually need a V8, because as you'll note from those stats, it offers blistering pace thanks to that mighty turbo that also optimises fuel efficiency.