One of the staples of the Wagon segment is the Audi S4. In the previous model year debuted a brand new version of the S4 with three versions: Avant, Base, and Cabriolet. Sales for the S4, especially the S4 Avant, were brisk during 2008 and 2009. The improved vehicle quality and the modern styling were responsible for the boost in sales.

Engine Performance

Audi S4 Engine Specs: The S4 Avant comes outfitted with a 4.2 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 40 valves. The engine, manufactured by Volkswagen, is teamed up with a Volkswagen 6-speed transaxle. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Audi.

The S4 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

S4 Avant Statistics

The S4 is 168.70 inches long, 77.40 inches wide, and 56.00 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 101.50 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $25,930, with an invoice cost of $24,115. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Wagon.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2008 S4's normal fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection (MFI) style of design. The fuel tank holds 14.50 gallons.

The S4 Avant received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty one in-city driving and twenty nine when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

In Summary

The 2007 model began the promise of the Audi S4. The 2008 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Audi hopes that the S4 Avant will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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