Compare Audi S4 Avant B8 vs Audi S6 Avant C5 vs Audi A4 Avant B9

Variants
Manual
S tronic
Manual
Tiptronic
1.4 TFSI
1.4 TFSI DCT
2.0 TDI 122PS
2.0 TDI 122PS DCT
2.0 TDI 150PS
2.0 TDI 150PS DCT
2.0 TDI 190PS
2.0 TDI 190PS DCT
2.0 TDI 190PS quattro DCT
2.0 TFSI 170PS
2.0 TFSI 170PS DCT
2.0 TFSI 190PS
2.0 TFSI 190PS DCT
2.0 TFSI 252PS DCT
2.0 TFSI 255PS quattro DCT
3.0 TDI 218PS DCT
3.0 TDI 218PS quattro DCT
3.0 TDI 272PS quattro AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
490 L / 17.3 cu-ft ~ 1430 L / 50.5 cu-ft
455 L / 16.1 cu-ft ~ 1590 L / 56.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
11.1 L / 11.7 qt
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.2 L / 6.6 qt
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
64.0 L / 16.9 gal
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
570 kg / 1257 lbs
540 kg / 1190 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link
Tire Size
245/40 R18
255/40 R17
Turning Circle
11.5 m / 37.7 ft
11.7 m / 38.3 ft
11.6 m / 38.0 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1415 mm / 55.7 in
1440 mm / 56.7 in
1434 mm / 56.5 in
Size | Length
4717 mm / 185.7 in
4833 mm / 190.3 in
4725 mm / 186.0 in
Size | Width
1826 mm / 71.9 in
1850 mm / 72.8 in
1842 mm / 72.5 in | 2022 mm / 79.6 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
1572.0 mm / 61.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1539.0 mm / 60.6 in
1590.0 mm / 62.6 in
1555.0 mm / 61.2 in
Wheel Size
8J x 18
8J x 17
Wheelbase
2811 mm / 110.7 in
2759 mm / 108.6 in
2820 mm / 111.0 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.325
0.34
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) | 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
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
Engine
CAKA, CCBA
ANK, AQJ
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.3:1
11.0:1
Engine | Displacement
3.0 L / 182.8 cu-in / 2995.0 cc
4.2 L / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc
Engine | Power
333.0 hp / 248.3 kW @ 5500-7000 rpm
340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
111.2 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
81.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
440 Nm / 324.5 lb-ft @ 2900-5300 rpm
420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm
Engine | Type
Supercharged direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder

Production

Availability
2009 ~ 2011
1999 ~ 2005

Reviews

Neofiliac score
69%
71%
65%
Pros
  • Good supercharged V6 engine
  • Beautiful styling
  • New DCT transmission, while 6-speed manual also available
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Great NA V8 engine
  • Good 6-speed manual
  • Good towing capacity
  • Rather clean styling
  • Good 0.26 drag coefficient
  • Low fuel consumptions
  • No more CVT nonsense
  • Rather good diesel engines
Cons
  • Not as distinct as an RS vehicle
  • Loss of V8
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Bad auto gearbox
  • Questionable long-term reliability

Price

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