Compare Audi S4 B5 vs Audi A5 Sportback B8

Variants
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

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
440 L / 15.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
Fuel Capacity
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
Passengers
5
4
Payload
550 kg / 1213 lbs
530 kg / 1168 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Tire Size
225/45 R17
Turning Circle
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
11.5 m / 37.7 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
5-door Hatchback

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
64 mm / 2.5 in
Size | Height
1396 mm / 55.0 in
1391 mm / 54.8 in
Size | Length
4483 mm / 176.5 in
4711 mm / 185.5 in
Size | Width
1733 mm / 68.2 in
Track Width | Front
1498.0 mm / 59.0 in
1590.0 mm / 62.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1490.0 mm / 58.7 in
1575.0 mm / 62.0 in
Weight
1510.0 kg / 3329.0 lbs
Wheel Size
7.5J x 17
Wheelbase
2607 mm / 102.6 in
2810 mm / 110.6 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.6 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.3 sec
CO2 Emission
271 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
Fuel Economy
11.3 L/100km / 20.8 MPG (combined) | 15.8 L/100km / 14.9 MPG (urban) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1700 kg / 3748 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine
AGB, AZB
Engine | Bore
81.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
2.7 L / 163.0 cu-in / 2671.0 cc
Engine | Power
265.0 hp / 197.6 kW @ 5800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
99.2 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
86.4 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque
400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 1850-3600 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual

Production

Availability
1997 ~ 2001

Reviews

Neofiliac score
58%
48%
Pros
  • V6TT with 5 valves per cylinder
  • Superb suspension setup
  • Simple, elegant design
  • Good towing capacity
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
Cons
  • Weak automatic transmission
  • Avant (the wagon) has better styling
  • Impractical compared to the B8 A4
  • Unreliable drivetrain

Price

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