Compare Audi S4 Avant B5 vs Volkswagen Passat B5.5 Variant vs Volkswagen Golf 7 Variant

Variants
1.8 T
1.8 T AT
1.9 TDI 100PS
1.9 TDI 100PS AT
1.9 TDI 130PS 4MOTION
1.9 TDI 130PS 5MT
1.9 TDI 130PS 6MT
1.9 TDI 130PS AT
2.0
2.3 VR5
2.3 VR5 4MOTION
2.3 VR5 AT
2.5 TDI 4MOTION
2.5 TDI 4MOTION AT
2.5 TDI AT
2.5 TDI V6
2.8 4MOTION
2.8 4MOTION AT
4.0 W8 4MOTION
4.0 W8 4MOTION AT
1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG
1.2 TSI 105PS
1.2 TSI 105PS DSG
1.2 TSI 110PS
1.2 TSI 110PS DSG
1.2 TSI 85PS
1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG
1.4 TSI 122PS
1.4 TSI 122PS DSG
1.4 TSI 125PS
1.4 TSI 125PS DSG
1.4 TSI 140PS
1.4 TSI 140PS DSG
1.4 TSI 150PS
1.4 TSI 150PS DSG
1.6 TDI 105PS
1.6 TDI 105PS 4MOTION
1.6 TDI 105PS DSG
1.6 TDI 110PS
1.6 TDI 110PS 4MOTION
1.6 TDI 110PS BlueMotion
1.6 TDI 110PS DSG
1.6 TDI 90PS
2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI 4MOTION
2.0 TDI DSG
GTD
GTD DSG

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
390 L / 13.8 cu-ft ~ 1250 L / 44.1 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
50.0 L / 13.2 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
550 kg / 1213 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Tire Size
225/45 R17
Turning Circle
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
10.9 m / 35.8 ft

Construction

Body Style
5-door Station Wagon
5-door Station Wagon
5-door Station Wagon

Dimensions

Size | Height
1396 mm / 55.0 in
Size | Length
4488 mm / 176.7 in
4682 mm / 184.3 in
Size | Width
1733 mm / 68.2 in
1746 mm / 68.7 in
Track Width | Front
1498.0 mm / 59.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1490.0 mm / 58.7 in
Weight
1540.0 kg / 3395.1 lbs
Wheel Size
7.5J x 17
Wheelbase
2607 mm / 102.6 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.4 sec
CO2 Emission
271 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.32
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 6
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
63%
68%
22%
Pros
  • Multi-link + double-wishbone suspension setup
  • Good 5-valve V6 engine
  • Good 6-speed manual transmission
  • Superb suspension setup in 4Motion models
  • Wonderful engines, including VR5, VR6, and W8
  • Clean, classic styling
  • No bullshit
  • Down to very low 3.5L/100km fuel consumption
Cons
  • Styled like the normal A4 Avant
  • Semi-independent suspension for FWD models
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • Somewhat ugly

Price

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