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AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) · Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30VvsAUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V

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AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) · Facelift 1999

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1999-2001
VS

AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)

3.0 V6 30V

220 hp2976 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2001-2003

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Lightest
    1,365 kg
    3,009 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 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
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30VAUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Power
193hp144kW
220hp164kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,365kg3,009lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
1,915kg4,222lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
72.2s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
97.4s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
27.9s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
653km406mi
Calculated
722km448mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
2,976cc182cu in
Length
4,479mm176in
4,573mm180in
Width
1,733mm68in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,417mm56in
1,391mm55in
Wheelbase
2,607mm103in
2,654mm104in
Front track
1,498mm59in
1,523mm60in
Rear track
1,478mm58in
1,523mm60in
Trunk volume
390L
246L
Max trunk volume
1,250L
315L
Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
62L
70L
CO2 emissions-
233g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30VAUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V6,300 rpm3,200 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30VAUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.9 s
34.4 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
97 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
220 hp
164 kW

AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V has 27 hp more than AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30V and AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
300 Nm
221 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)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
1,630 kg
3,594 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)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V
236 km/h
147 mph
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
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)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V7.6 s
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V7.8 s

Although AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V has more power, AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30V and AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V: 0.2 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)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

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)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V
653 km
406 mi
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
722 km
448 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
7.6 s
236 km/h
147 mph
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
220 hp
164 kW
7.8 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)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
246 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,573 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,391 mm
54.8 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)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 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)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
7.6 s
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
7.8 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)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30VAUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.8 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
246 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,573 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,391 mm
54.8 in
Range score
653 km
406 mi
722 km
448 mi
CO2 score
-
233 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
246 L
8.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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) Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30VAUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 265 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 144 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 69 km (43 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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