Compare Audi A4 B5 facelift vs Audi A5 Sportback B8 vs Audi A4 B6

Variants
1.6
1.8
1.8 AT
1.8 quattro
1.8 Turbo AT
1.8T
1.8T
1.8T quattro
1.8T quattro
1.8T quattro AT
1.9 TDI 110hp
1.9 TDI 110hp quattro
1.9 TDI 116hp
1.9 TDI 116hp AT
1.9 TDI 116hp quattro
1.9 TDI 90hp
1.9 TDI 90hp AT
2.4
2.4 AT
2.4 quattro
2.4 quattro AT
2.5 TDI
2.5 TDI AT
2.5 TDI quattro
2.5 TDI quattro AT
2.8
2.8 AT
2.8 quattro
2.8 quattro AT
1.8 TFSI 160 CVT
2.0 TDI 143
2.0 TDI 143 CVT
2.0 TDI 170
2.0 TDI 170 quattro
2.0 TFSI 180
2.0 TFSI 180 CVT
2.0 TFSI 211
2.0 TFSI 211 CVT
2.0 TFSI 211 quattro
2.0 TFSI 211 quattro DCT
2.7 TDI
2.7 TDI 190 CVT
3.0 TDI quattro
3.0 TDI quattro DCT
3.2 FSI quattro DCT
1.6
1.8T 150hp
1.8T 150hp CVT
1.8T 150hp quattro
1.8T 163hp
1.8T 163hp CVT
1.8T 163hp quattro
1.8T 170hp
1.8T 170hp CVT
1.8T 170hp quattro
1.8T 170hp quattro AT
1.8T 190hp
1.8T 190hp quattro
1.9 TDI 101hp
1.9 TDI 115hp
1.9 TDI 130hp
1.9 TDI 130hp CVT
1.9 TDI 130hp quattro
2.0
2.0 CVT
2.0 FSI 150hp
2.4
2.4 CVT
2.5 TDI 155hp
2.5 TDI 155hp CVT
2.5 TDI 163hp
2.5 TDI 163hp CVT
2.5 TDI 180hp quattro
2.5 TDI 180hp quattro AT
3.0
3.0 CVT
3.0 quattro
3.0 quattro AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
440 L / 15.5 cu-ft
445 L / 15.7 cu-ft ~ 720 L / 25.4 cu-ft
Passengers
5
4
5
Payload
530 kg / 1168 lbs
550 kg / 1213 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.5 m / 37.7 ft
11.1 m / 36.4 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
5-door Hatchback
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
64 mm / 2.5 in
Size | Height
1391 mm / 54.8 in
1428 mm / 56.2 in
Size | Length
4479 mm / 176.3 in
4711 mm / 185.5 in
4548 mm / 179.1 in
Size | Width
1733 mm / 68.2 in
1772 mm / 69.8 in
Track Width | Front
1498.0 mm / 59.0 in
1590.0 mm / 62.6 in
1528.0 mm / 60.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1575.0 mm / 62.0 in
1526.0 mm / 60.1 in
Wheel Size
15 in
Wheelbase
2810 mm / 110.6 in
2650 mm / 104.3 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.31

Powertrain

Emission Standard
Euro 2
Euro 5
Euro 3

Production

Availability
1999 ~ 2000

Reviews

Neofiliac score
42%
48%
47%
Pros
  • Multi-link + Double-wishbone for AWD models
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
Cons
  • Lesser rear suspension setup for FWD
  • Uninspiring styling
  • Unreliable automatic transmission
  • Impractical compared to the B8 A4
  • Unreliable drivetrain
  • CVT for FWD
  • Unreliable automatic transmissions
  • Still very front-heavy
  • Some oil consumption issues

Price

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