1993 Audi S4 Base
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- Photo: Audi S4 Avant (C4) (49294142138) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi S4 Avant (C4) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi S4 by FotoSleuth, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi S4 (2) by FotoSleuth, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi S4 C4 Innenraum by Julianmuhle, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1993 Audi S4 Base is a 227-hp 2.2-liter turbocharged with a 5-speed manual and all-wheel drive. It starts at $47,750 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 227 horsepower at 5,900 rpm and 258 lb-ft of torque at 1950 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The S4 measures 192.6 inches long on a 106.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,781 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $47,750 ($107,396 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Turbocharged SOHC/DOHC Inline-5 (20V, AAN) |
| Displacement | 2.2 L |
| Horsepower | 227 hp @ 5,900 rpm |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1950 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | All-Wheel Drive (quattro, Torsen-based center differential) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 276 mm (10.87 in), radially ventilated |
| Rear Brake Disc | 269 mm (10.59 in), radially ventilated |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16x8 in |
| Wheels Rear | 16x8 in |
| Tires Front | 225/50R16 |
| Tires Rear | 225/50R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 192.6 in |
| Width | 71 in |
| Height | 56.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,781 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1993 Audi S4 Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1993 Audi S4. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 6, 2000 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A FUEL FEED LINE CONNECTING THE FUEL FILTER TO THE ENGINE CAN PREMATURELY AGE AND SHRINK THROUGH EXPOSURE TO HIGH UNDER HOOD TEMPERATURE CAUSED BY THE TURBOCHARGER.
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN FUEL SEEPAGE AT THE CONNECTION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUEL FEED LINE FROM THE FUEL FILTER TO THE ENGINE WITH A FUEL LINE OF SHRINKAGE-PROOF MATERIAL.
NHTSA campaign 00V068000
Oct 6, 1997 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME AIR BAG SENSORS DO NOT COMPLY WITH AUDI'S DURABILITY STANDARDS OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT THE SENSOR SHOULD MALFUNCTION, THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY. DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG SENSOR CONTROL MODULE.
NHTSA campaign 97V172000
16 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1993 Audi S4
Owner Complaints
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1993 Audi S4. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Fuel System | 10 |
| Gasoline | 10 |
| Hydraulic | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1993 AUDI S4. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.