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AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30VvsAUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) · Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1996-1999
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AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) · Facelift 1999

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1999-2001

Comparison overview

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AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V 1996-1999

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    135 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.9 L/100 km
    15.8 mpg US
    19.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    638 km
    397 mi
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V1996-1999AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V1999-2001
Power
193hp144kW
193hp144kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,465kg3,230lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
70.6s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
72.1s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
27.9s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
638km397mi
Calculated
571km355mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
2,771cc169cu in
Length
4,479mm176in
4,479mm176in
Width
1,733mm68in
1,733mm68in
Height
1,417mm56in
1,417mm56in
Wheelbase
2,607mm103in
2,607mm103in
Front track
1,498mm59in
1,498mm59in
Rear track
1,475mm58in
1,475mm58in
Trunk volume
390L
390L
Max trunk volume
1,250L
1,250L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V 1996-1999AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30V 1999-2001PowerTorque
  • AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V 1996-1999: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30V 1999-2001: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V1996-19996,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V1999-20016,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V1996-1999AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V1999-2001
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.9 s
28.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V1996-1999
193 hp
144 kW
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V1999-2001
193 hp
144 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V1996-1999
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V1999-2001
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V1996-1999
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V1999-2001
1,465 kg
3,230 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V1996-1999
234 km/h
145 mph
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V1999-2001
234 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V1996-19997.4 s
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V1999-20017.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V 1996-1999 and AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30V 1999-2001: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V1996-1999
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V1999-2001
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V 1996-1999 and AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30V 1999-2001: 1.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V1996-1999
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V1999-2001
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V1996-1999
638 km
397 mi
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V1999-2001
571 km
355 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V1996-1999
193 hp
144 kW
7.4 s
234 km/h
145 mph
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V1999-2001
193 hp
144 kW
7.5 s
234 km/h
145 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V1996-1999
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,479 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V1999-2001
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,479 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V1996-1999
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V1999-2001
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V 1996-1999 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V1996-1999
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
7.4 s
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V1999-2001
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
7.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V1996-1999
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V1999-2001
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V1996-1999AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V1999-2001
Power
193 hp
144 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.5 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,479 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,479 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Range score
638 km
397 mi
571 km
355 mi
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V 1996-1999AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30V 1999-2001
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V 1996-1999

  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 67 km (42 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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