Car comparison

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6vsAUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V

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

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AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E)

3.0i V6

220 hp2976 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2001-2004
VS

AUDI S2 Avant

2.2i Turbo 20V

230 hp2226 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate1992-1995

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6

  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    729 km
    453 mi
  • Largest trunk
    442 L
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
Power
220hp164kW
230hp172kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
71.6s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
61.1s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
25.2s
Calculated
21.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
729km453mi
Calculated
696km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,976cc182cu in
2,226cc136cu in
Length
4,548mm179in
4,509mm178in
Width
1,772mm70in
1,695mm67in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,423mm56in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,597mm102in
Front track
1,528mm60in
1,448mm57in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,474mm58in
Trunk volume
442L
370L
Max trunk volume
1,184L
1,200L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
64L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V66,300 rpm3,200 rpm6,550 rpm
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V5,900 rpm1,950 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.2 s
21.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
220 hp
164 kW
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
230 hp
172 kW

AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V has 10 hp more than AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6 and AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
1,560 kg
3,439 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 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
243 km/h
151 mph
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
242 km/h
150 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V67.1 s
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V6.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V and AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6: 1.0 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 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
729 km
453 mi
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
696 km
432 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
220 hp
164 kW
7.1 s
243 km/h
151 mph
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
230 hp
172 kW
6.1 s
242 km/h
150 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 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
442 L
15.6 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
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

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 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
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

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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
7.1 s
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
6.1 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 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
6.1 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
442 L
15.6 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
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
Range score
729 km
453 mi
696 km
432 mi
Trunk score
442 L
15.6 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 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 A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 34 km (21 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 72 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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