1994 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 1994 Audi S4 Base is a 227-hp 2.2-liter turbocharged with a 5-speed manual and all-wheel drive. It starts at $49,515 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 3,825 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $49,515 ($108,586 *) |
| 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 | Regular 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 | 3,825 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1994 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 1994 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
Jan 29, 1996 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN CAUSE SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION.
Consequence: SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS, TURN SIGNALS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, LAMPS, POWER WIND0WS AND AIR CONDITIONERS CAN MALFUNCTION WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
NHTSA campaign 96V017000
7 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1994 Audi S4
Owner Complaints
7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1994 Audi S4. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Fuel System | 6 |
| Gasoline | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Hydraulic | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 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 1994 AUDI S4. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.