Compare Audi S4 B6 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
445 L / 15.7 cu-ft ~ 720 L / 25.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.0 L / 9.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
66.0 L / 17.4 gal
Passengers
5
4
Payload
550 kg / 1213 lbs
530 kg / 1168 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link
Tire Size
235/40 R18
Turning Circle
11.5 m / 37.7 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
1415 mm / 55.7 in
1391 mm / 54.8 in
Size | Length
4575 mm / 180.1 in
4711 mm / 185.5 in
Size | Width
1781 mm / 70.1 in
Track Width | Front
1516.0 mm / 59.7 in
1590.0 mm / 62.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1512.0 mm / 59.5 in
1575.0 mm / 62.0 in
Weight
1660.0 kg / 3659.7 lbs
Wheel Size
8J x 18
Wheelbase
2651 mm / 104.4 in
2810 mm / 110.6 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.6 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.3 sec
CO2 Emission
321 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.3
Fuel Economy
13.3 L/100km / 17.7 MPG (combined) | 19.5 L/100km / 12.1 MPG (urban) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 5
Engine
BBK
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.0:1
Engine | Displacement
4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc
Engine | Power
344.0 hp / 256.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
82.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
410 Nm / 302.4 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual

Production

Availability
2003 ~ 2004

Reviews

Neofiliac score
66%
48%
Pros
  • Reliable 40-valve NA V8
  • 6-speed manual transmission
  • Great suspension setup
  • Clean exterior design
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
Cons
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Impractical compared to the B8 A4
  • Unreliable drivetrain

Price

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