Car comparison

AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20VvsAUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V

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

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AUDI S2 Avant

2.2i Turbo 20V

230 hp2226 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate1992-1995
VS

AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1996-1999

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    242 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

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

  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    721 km
    448 mi
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20VAUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
Power
230hp172kW
193hp144kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
61.1s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
69.5s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
21.8s
Calculated
27.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
696km432mi
Calculated
721km448mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,226cc136cu in
2,771cc169cu in
Length
4,509mm178in
4,479mm176in
Width
1,695mm67in
1,733mm68in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,417mm56in
Wheelbase
2,597mm102in
2,607mm103in
Front track
1,448mm57in
1,498mm59in
Rear track
1,474mm58in
1,478mm58in
Trunk volume
370L
390L
Max trunk volume
1,200L
1,250L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20VAUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30VPowerTorque
  • AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V5,900 rpm1,950 rpm6,150 rpm
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20VAUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.8 s
27.0 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
230 hp
172 kW
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW

AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V has 37 hp more than AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V and AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V: 37 hp (28 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
1,320 kg
2,910 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
242 km/h
150 mph
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
236 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V6.1 s
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V and AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V: 1.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V and AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V: 0.6 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
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
696 km
432 mi
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
721 km
448 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
230 hp
172 kW
6.1 s
242 km/h
150 mph
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
7.4 s
236 km/h
147 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
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 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
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V 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
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
6.1 s
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
7.4 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
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20VAUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
7.4 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 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
696 km
432 mi
721 km
448 mi
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20VAUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Is 240 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 km (16 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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