Compare Audi S4 B9 vs Audi S4 B5 vs Audi A5 Sportback B8
Variants
3.0 TDI
3.0 TFSI
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
58.0 L / 15.3 gal
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
Passengers
5
5
4
Payload
550 kg / 1213 lbs
530 kg / 1168 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Tire Size
225/45 R17
Turning Circle
11.6 m / 38.0 ft
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
11.5 m / 37.7 ft
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
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
1842 mm / 72.5 in | 2022 mm / 79.6 in (mirror unfolded)
1733 mm / 68.2 in
Track Width | Front
1565.0 mm / 61.6 in
1498.0 mm / 59.0 in
1590.0 mm / 62.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1546.0 mm / 60.9 in
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
2825 mm / 111.2 in
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
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
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
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
8-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic ZF 8HP
Manual
Production
Availability
1997 ~ 2001
Reviews
Neofiliac score
63%
58%
48%
Pros
- Interesting V6 petrol and diesel engine options
- Good ZF 8HP transmission
- Great suspension steup
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Good towing capacity
- Much improved styling
- 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
- The Avant (wagon) looks better
- Weak automatic transmission
- Avant (the wagon) has better styling
- Impractical compared to the B8 A4
- Unreliable drivetrain
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