Car comparison

AUDI S2 2.2i Turbo 20VvsAUDI A4 (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

2.2i Turbo 20V

230 hp2226 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan1992-1995
VS

AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D)

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1997-1999

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S2 2.2i Turbo 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    246 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

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

  • Lightest
    1,285 kg
    2,833 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS22.2i Turbo 20VAUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
Power
230hp172kW
193hp144kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,285kg2,833lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
56.7s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
66.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
20.0s
Calculated
25.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
729km453mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,226cc136cu in
2,771cc169cu in
Length
4,509mm178in
4,479mm176in
Width
1,695mm67in
1,733mm68in
Height
1,386mm55in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,597mm102in
2,617mm103in
Front track
1,448mm57in
1,498mm59in
Rear track
1,474mm58in
1,479mm58in
Ground clearance
101mm4in
-
Trunk volume
430L
440L
Max trunk volume
712L
-
Doors
4
4
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 2.2i Turbo 20VAUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30VPowerTorque
  • AUDI S2 2.2i Turbo 20V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V5,900 rpm1,950 rpm6,150 rpm
AUDIA4 (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
MetricAUDIS22.2i Turbo 20VAUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.0 s
25.1 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V
230 hp
172 kW
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V and AUDI S2 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
AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIA4 (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
AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
1,285 kg
2,833 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V
246 km/h
153 mph
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V6.0 s
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V7.3 s

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

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V
230 hp
172 kW
6.0 s
246 km/h
153 mph
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
7.3 s
240 km/h
149 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
AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,479 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS22.2i Turbo 20VAUDIA4 (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
6.0 s
7.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,479 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
-
729 km
453 mi
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S2 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

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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