The news 2009 S4 is actually faster by 0.2 seconds than the 2008 S4. New S4 does 5.1 seconds 0-60, while the old S4 does only 5.3 seconds 0-60

I don't care at all it they use the 3rd gear or not. all I care is that I can outgun and outrun you by 0.2 seconds.