Car comparison

AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30VvsVolkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro

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 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1996-1999
VS

Volkswagen Golf III Variant

2.9 VR6 Syncro

190 hp2861 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1994-1999

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30VVolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
Power
193hp144kW
190hp142kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
245Nm181lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,380kg3,042lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
69.5s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
71.7s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
27.0s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
721km448mi
Calculated
613km381mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
2,861cc175cu in
Length
4,479mm176in
4,340mm171in
Width
1,733mm68in
1,695mm67in
Height
1,417mm56in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,607mm103in
2,475mm97in
Front track
1,498mm59in
1,478mm58in
Rear track
1,478mm58in
1,465mm58in
Trunk volume
390L
466L
Max trunk volume
1,250L
1,425L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
65L

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 30VVolkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 SyncroPowerTorque
  • AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro5,800 rpm4,200 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30VVolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.0 s
34.4 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
150 km/h
93 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 30V
193 hp
144 kW
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
190 hp
142 kW

AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V has 3 hp more than Volkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro and AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V: 3 hp (2 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 30V
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
245 Nm
181 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 30V
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
1,380 kg
3,042 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 30V
236 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
222 km/h
138 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 30V7.4 s
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V and Volkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro: 0.7 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 30V
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V and Volkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro: 2.0 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 30V
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 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 30V
721 km
448 mi
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
613 km
381 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 30V
193 hp
144 kW
7.4 s
236 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
190 hp
142 kW
8.1 s
222 km/h
138 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 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
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,340 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 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 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
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V 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 30V
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
7.4 s
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
8.1 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 30V
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30VVolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
Power
193 hp
144 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
8.1 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 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
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,340 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
721 km
448 mi
613 km
381 mi
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 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 A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30VVolkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 108 km (67 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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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