Tough choice? 2009 Audi S5 vs 2010 Audi S4
12-02-08, 12:58 PM
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Tough choice? 2009 Audi S5 vs 2010 Audi S4
So... Audi will be replacing the 4.2 V-8 in the S5 later in 2009 with the SAME all-new forced induction V-6 found in the upcoming 2010 S4. Hp for both around 333hp with 17/27 mpg AND 0-62 in 5.1 seconds... the S5, currently, gets 14/21 mpg with 340hp.
The question: S5- with the incredible looks, couple handling (yes, it will handle better, already beats S4 in Europe track/slalom/skid tests) with 2 less doors and aproximately $10K more ($55K-$63K)
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S4- two more doors, higher ride, slightly narrower, has operational moonroof, smaller rims... $50K, arriving late srping/early summer
Which would you choice? And if the S5, the current V-8 or upcoming forced V-6?
I LOVE the S5, but the S4 looks VERY goooooooood <Hannibal Lector voice>...........
The question: S5- with the incredible looks, couple handling (yes, it will handle better, already beats S4 in Europe track/slalom/skid tests) with 2 less doors and aproximately $10K more ($55K-$63K)
-OR-
S4- two more doors, higher ride, slightly narrower, has operational moonroof, smaller rims... $50K, arriving late srping/early summer
Which would you choice? And if the S5, the current V-8 or upcoming forced V-6?
I LOVE the S5, but the S4 looks VERY goooooooood <Hannibal Lector voice>...........
s5 got a nice ***!
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12-02-08, 02:22 PM
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s5 easily man. it's more money, but it looks so much better. unless you absolutely need the rear doors / seats, s5 is a better car
now the engine.... i am a bit torn, but i probably would go with the v8. i like the v8 sound more, and to be very honest, a car in this segment, i tend to not care as much about the gas mileage
now the engine.... i am a bit torn, but i probably would go with the v8. i like the v8 sound more, and to be very honest, a car in this segment, i tend to not care as much about the gas mileage
12-02-08, 02:44 PM
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The S5 V8 sound, stock out of the box, is amazing. It makes me tingle all over 
And with aftermarket exhausts (AWE, Milltek, GMG), the sound is a wet dream. The upcoming supercharged V6 might sound good, but it can never sound as wonderful as the V8.
Yes, the tradeoff is gas mileage. Commuting, I'm averaging 20.5 mpg. I haven't taken it on trips or to the track so no comment there. Just commuting.
And with aftermarket exhausts (AWE, Milltek, GMG), the sound is a wet dream. The upcoming supercharged V6 might sound good, but it can never sound as wonderful as the V8.Yes, the tradeoff is gas mileage. Commuting, I'm averaging 20.5 mpg. I haven't taken it on trips or to the track so no comment there. Just commuting.
