Compare Audi S4 B9 vs Audi S6 C5 vs Audi S3 8V Sedan facelift
Variants
3.0 TDI
3.0 TFSI
AT
MT
Euro6 DCT
Euro6 MT
Euro6d DCT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
434 L / 15.3 cu-ft
390 L / 13.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
5.7 L / 6.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
58.0 L / 15.3 gal
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
540 kg / 1190 lbs
550 kg / 1213 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link
Tire Size
255/40 R17
Turning Circle
11.6 m / 38.0 ft
11.7 m / 38.3 ft
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Size | Height
1443 mm / 56.8 in
1392 mm / 54.8 in
Size | Length
4833 mm / 190.3 in
4466 mm / 175.8 in
Size | Width
1842 mm / 72.5 in | 2022 mm / 79.6 in (mirror unfolded)
1850 mm / 72.8 in
1796 mm / 70.7 in | 1960 mm / 77.2 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1565.0 mm / 61.6 in
1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
1551.0 mm / 61.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1546.0 mm / 60.9 in
1590.0 mm / 62.6 in
1526.0 mm / 60.1 in
Wheel Size
8J x 17
Wheelbase
2825 mm / 111.2 in
2759 mm / 108.6 in
2631 mm / 103.6 in
Performance
Coefficient Of Drag
0.34
0.31
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
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) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Engine
ANK, AQJ
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.0:1
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
4.2 L / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc
2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc
Engine | Power
340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
81.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic ZF 8HP
Production
Availability
1999 ~ 2003
Reviews
Neofiliac score
63%
73%
50%
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
- Elegant yet sporty styling
- Good fit and finish without gimmicks
- Naturally-aspirated V8
- 6-speed manual transmission
- Good towing capacity
- One of the last 6-speed manual
Cons
- The Avant (wagon) looks better
- The Avant looked arguably better
- Very high fuel consumption
- Weak automatic transmission
- Worse styling than the hatchback
- 2.0 TFSI got the Euro 6d treatment
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
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