 Most Audi cars use the "A" nomenclature with a number to designate size. However, all Audi models in the A lineup come with a sibling S model. Have you been wondering what makes a car either an A or an S? Audi S stands for Audi Sport, and each S model is a high performance take on its corresponding A model.
S models come with larger, more powerful engines, resulting in increased horsepower and torque, and enhanced speed and acceleration. This makes Audi S models extremely popular among driving enthusiasts. Standard S performance features include:
However, these performance enhancements also make Audi S models more expensive, and some fuel economy is lost. Audi A models offer plenty of power of their own, paired with luxury features, for drivers looking for an exciting and dramatic car to get them around day-to-day. Hoffman Estates luxury car buyers can also choose to outfit their Audi A model with an S line Style package for a more sporty appearance, or an S line Sport package to add a sport suspension and 19-in. wheels.
Our Audi dealership in Hoffman Estates, IL stocks hundreds of new Audi coupes, convertibles, and sedans, including the popular A4 and S3 models, as well as Audi A models with S line packages.
Visit our Audi model research center for the 2016 and the 2017 for more information on the Audi vehicles in our inventory, and then schedule your test drive.
Comparing Audi A and S Models in Hoffman Estates, IL
S models come with larger, more powerful engines, resulting in increased horsepower and torque, and enhanced speed and acceleration. This makes Audi S models extremely popular among driving enthusiasts. Standard S performance features include:
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- Quad exhaust outlets
- Audi dynamic steering
- quattro® all wheel drive
However, these performance enhancements also make Audi S models more expensive, and some fuel economy is lost. Audi A models offer plenty of power of their own, paired with luxury features, for drivers looking for an exciting and dramatic car to get them around day-to-day. Hoffman Estates luxury car buyers can also choose to outfit their Audi A model with an S line Style package for a more sporty appearance, or an S line Sport package to add a sport suspension and 19-in. wheels.
| Audi A Models | Audi S Models | ||||
| Max Output | Combined Fuel Economy | Model | Max Output | Combined Fuel Economy | |
| 220 HP, 258 lb.-ft. | 27 MPG | 3 | 292 HP, 280 lb.-ft. | 26 MPG | |
| 252 HP, 273 lb.-ft. | 28 MPG | 4 | 333 HP, 325 lb.-ft. | 20 MPG | |
| 333 HP, 325 lb.-ft. | 24 MPG | 6 | 450 HP, 406 lb.-ft. | 21 MPG | |
| 333 HP, 325 lb.-ft. | 24 MPG | 7 | 450 HP, 406 lb.-ft. | 20 MPG | |
| 450 HP, 444 lb.-ft. | 22 MPG | 8 | 605 HP, 517 lb.-ft. | 19 MPG | |
Audi A and S Models For Sale at Audi Hoffman Estates
Our Audi dealership in Hoffman Estates, IL stocks hundreds of new Audi coupes, convertibles, and sedans, including the popular A4 and S3 models, as well as Audi A models with S line packages.
Visit our Audi model research center for the 2016 and the 2017 for more information on the Audi vehicles in our inventory, and then schedule your test drive.