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Overview
- Body
- Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Transmission
- Manual 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 333
- Power to weight
- 0.099 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 3.68
- Cyl
- 6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Aspiration
- SuperchargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG City
- 18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG Comb
- 21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $3,650EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Smog score
- 5/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 185 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Width
- 72 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Height
- 56 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Wheelbase
- 111 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,373 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Pass. Vol
- 90 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Cargo Vol
- 13 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- No
- Lane-departure warning
- No
- Recalls
- 1
- Owner complaints
- 26
- Reported injuries
- 1
- Theft rate
- 0.5 per 1,000 produced (CY 2011 federal data)
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- POWER TRAIN65%
- ENGINE15%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER6%
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)3%
- SUSPENSION3%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 34 total.
Audi S4: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
695 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Apr 1, 2913POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION35 13 09 2028085
Speed S-tronic, leaks from transmission
May 26, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERAOS-26-25
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: The ODIS Audi Brand update 2.41.1 is setting a ODS5003E error code when you perform the 90TV SVM flash.
Apr 30, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERTSB_2022032_12
This bulletin provides diagnostic information for the vehicle locking system.
Apr 22, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERTSB_2070568_6
This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
Mar 27, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERTSB_2081531_1
This Reporting obligation requests that technicians contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) when the diagnostic tester refers to this reportin gobligation or to TPI 2033392.
Mar 24, 2026SUSPENSIONTSB_2023187_8
This bulletin provides informaiotn regarding squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering.
Mar 20, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2081405_1
This bulletin provides informaiotn about various infortainment system complaints.
Mar 20, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERTSB_2050138_2
This bulletin provides informaiton when there is a delay when switching from reverse gear to drive after repairs or software updates.
- and 687 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Powertrain
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 4 yr
- Maintenance
- 3 yr / 30k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.