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Audi S4 Base (2012) price & specs
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Overview
The 2012 Audi S4 Base is a four-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 3rd October 2011 classified as a B8. The Audi S4 is regarded as a Medium Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $120,800 before on-road costs.
This Audi S4 is powered by a 3.0L 6-cylinder engine that has 245 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 440 Nm of torque (at 2900 rpm) via a 7 SP MANUAL transmission. Audi claims the S4 Base uses 9.4L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 219g of CO2. It has a 64L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 681km per full tank
The Audi S4 measures 1406mm (55.4 inches) in height, 4717mm (185.7 inches) in length, 1826mm (71.9 inches) in width with a 2811mm (110.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1685kg (3714.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The S4 Base comes standard with 245/40 R18 front tyres and 245/40 R18 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
145.4 kW/t
64.85 kW/t
192.52 kW/t
Boot Space
480 litres
378 litres
490 litres
Fuel Efficiency
9.4 L/100km
4.5 L/100km
12.4 L/100km
Vehicle Range
681 km
508 km
1,413 km
Price
$120,800
$48,990
$149,003
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
4 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
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Dimensions
4,717 mm
1,826 mm
1,406 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,717 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,826 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,406 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,811 mm |
| Load Capacity | 550 mm |
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Explore Audi S4 Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Supercharger
Emission Control Level
Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.0
Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
CO2 Level (Combined): 219
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Bore Engine: 84.5
Engine (cc): 2995
Engine Configuration: V
Engine (L): 3.0
Number of Cylinders: 6
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 89.0
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 16.9
Main Capacity (L): 64
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 14.1
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Location: ?
Screen Size (in): 7.0
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 681
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 423
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 10.6
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 9.4
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 30
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 25
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 14.3
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.0
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 40
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 34
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 7.4
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 13.5
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 21
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 17
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 9.4
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.3
Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
Maximum Speed (mph): 155
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 333
Maximum Power (kW): 245
Maximum Torque (Nm): 440
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2900
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Centre
Transmission
Automatic Mode: yes
Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Manual Sequential: yes
Number of Speeds: 7
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Responsive Suspension
Driver Selectable: yes
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Multi-Link
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size: yes
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size: yes
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Platform Code: MLB
Spoiler
Location: Boot/Hatch
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 17.0
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 480
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 61.1
Front Track (mm): 1552
Overall Height (in): 55.4
Overall Height (mm): 1406
Overall Length (in): 185.7
Overall Length (mm): 4717
Overall Width (in): 71.9
Overall Width (mm): 1826
Rear Track (in): 60.6
Rear Track (mm): 1539
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.7
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11500
Wheelbase (in): 110.7
Wheelbase (mm): 2811
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 40.0
Front Headroom (mm): 1015
Rear Headroom (in): 37.5
Rear Headroom (mm): 952
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.5
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1410
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 54.3
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1380
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Bi-Xenon
LED Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof One Touch Opening: yes
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Blind
Location: Rear
Rear Blind Type: Electric
Location: Side
Side Blind Type: Manual
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Alloy
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Alloy
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Electrically Foldable Mirrors
Operation: Electric
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2100
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4630
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2235
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4927
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1685
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3715
Tare Weight (kg): 1645
Audio System
Brand Name: Manufacturer'S Own
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
Digital Media Card: yes
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player
Dashboard Capacity: 6
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Media Type: CD
External Connections
Aux Jack (Front): yes
iPod Connection (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
MP3 Devices Connection: yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 10
Upgraded Speakers: yes
Bluetooth
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Front Digital Television: yes
Location: Front
Front TV: yes
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Number of Memorised Driver Seat Positions: 6
Adjustment Settings: 2
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Location (12V): Rear
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Type: Automatic
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy
Doors: Alloy
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Alloy
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Date Tested: 20080715
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian: 2
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: A4 1.8 Litre
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Integrated: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 3
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Power Locks
Includes Sunroof: yes
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
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