2022 Audi S3 vs. 2022 Audi S4 | Hoffman Estates, IL
If you’re wondering what the similarities and differences are between the 2022 Audi S3 and 2022 Audi S4, the team at Audi Hoffman Estates in Hoffman Estates, IL, put together this comparison to help provide a clearer picture for you. Both models offer spirited performance and five-passenger comfort, and both come equipped with some of the same exterior and interior features. But they do differ in some key areas.
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The 2022 Audi S3 has a starting MSRP of $45,800, while the 2022 Audi S4 starts at $51,900 MSRP.
2022 Audi S3 vs. S4 Exterior Design
In terms of exterior styling, the 2022 Audi S3 pushes the sporty design envelope a bit more than the refined-looking 2022 Audi S4. But don’t let that fool you. While a bit more understated in its exterior expression, the 2022 S4 has a potent powertrain under the hood plus features that further elevate this luxury sport sedan’s responsiveness, handling, and overall driving experience.
Among the exterior design features the two models share:
- Bold exterior color options like Navarra Blue metallic, Turbo Blue, and Tango Red metallic
- Matrix-design LED headlights on higher trims
- S model quad exhaust tips
- Body-color trunk-mounted rear lip spoiler
- Available S Sport package
- Available Black optic package
The 2022 S3 features a Platinum gray Singleframe® grille with honeycomb design, full LED headlights with daytime running light signature, full LED tail lights with dynamic turn signals, electrically adjustable heated exterior mirrors, 18-inch five-arm flag design platinum wheels, and alu-optic exterior window surrounds.
The 2022 S4 features a distinctive honeycomb-style mesh design grille, alu-optic mirror housings, LED headlights with daytime running light signature; LED tail lights with dynamic rear indicators (plus animation on higher trim), power-adjustable heated exterior side mirrors with memory, aluminum trim around exterior windows, and 18-inch five-Y-spoke design wheels.
2022 Audi S3
2022 Audi S4
2022 Audi S3 vs. S4 Interior Design & Technology
Distinctive seating details inside the 2022 S3 and 2022 S4 help differentiate the in-cabin experience. Similar features include:
- Panoramic sunroof
- Rear view camera
- Three-zone climate control
- Keyless engine start/stop
- Heated front seats
- Split-folding 40/20/40 rear seatbacks
- Three-spoke, multifunction steering wheel with shift paddles
- Audi sound system or 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen® sound system with 3D sound
- Audi MMI® infotainment display with 10.1-inch screen or MMI® Navigation plus
- Bluetooth® wireless technology preparation
- SiriusXM® Satellite Radio
- Audi phone box
- Head-up display on higher trims
- HomeLink® garage door opener
- Audi advanced key
- Stainless steel pedals
The 2022 Audi S3 also comes with leather seating surfaces with S embossed logo on front seats, eight-way power front sport seats with four-way power lumbar, memory for driver’s seat, Audi virtual cockpit plus with 12.3-in. touchscreen on higher trim, and Audi smartphone interface with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™.
The 2022 Audi S4 adds heated rear seats, leather/Dinamica seating surfaces with a distinctive diamond-stitched quilting pattern, top view camera system with Virtual 360 view, auto-dimming interior rear view mirror with digital compass and Integrated Toll Module®, and the Audi virtual cockpit.
2022 Audi S3
2022 Audi S3
2022 Audi S3 vs. S4 Engine Specs & Fuel Economy
Both the 2022 S3 and 2022 S4 deliver exhilarating, smooth, responsive rides. Which powertrain do you prefer?
| 2022 Audi S3 | Model | 2022 Audi S4 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L inline turbocharged four-cylinder | Engine | 3.0L 24-valve DOHC twin-scroll turbocharged V6 |
| Seven-speed S tronic® dual-clutch automatic transmission | Transmission | Eight-speed Tiptronic® automatic transmission |
| quattro® AWD | Drive System | quattro® AWD |
| 306 HP | Horsepower | 349 HP |
| 295 lb.-ft. | Torque | 369 lb.-ft. |
| Zero to 60 MPH in 4.5 seconds | Acceleration | Zero to 60 MPH in 4.4 seconds |
| 23 city/32 hwy | Fuel Economy (MPG) | 21 city/30 hwy |
2022 Audi S3 vs. S4 Size & Cargo Space
The 2022 Audi S4 sedan boasts a larger footprint than the 2022 Audi S3 ― in terms of length, width, and wheelbase ― but both models employ efficient use of space. View key dimensions in the accompanying chart.
| 2022 Audi S3 | Model | 2022 Audi S4 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Seating Capacity | 5 |
| 103.5 in. | Wheelbase | 111 in. |
| 10 cu.-ft. | Cargo Volume | 12 cu.-ft. |
| 41.2 in. | Front Legroom | 41.3 in. |
| 35.2 in. | Rear Legroom | 35.7 in. |
| 177 in. | Length | 188 in. |
| 72 in. | Width | 73 in. |
| 56 in. | Height | 56 in. |
2022 Audi S3 vs. S4 Safety Options & Features
Both the 2022 S3 and 2022 S4 have high beam assist, lane departure warning, Audi pre sense® basic, Audi drive select, Audi side assist with rear cross traffic alert, park assist, traffic sign recognition, a head-up display, and a review view camera.
The 2022 Audi S3 also features adaptive cruise assist with lane guidance, while the 2022 Audi S4 adds:
- Top view camera with Virtual 360 view
- Adaptive cruise control with Traffic Jam assist and Audi active lane assist
- Audi pre sense® city and rear
- Parking system plus
2022 Audi S4