Car comparison

AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40VvsAUDI 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 A6 Avant (4B/C5)

4.2 V8 40V

300 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1999-2000
VS

AUDI S2 Avant

2.2i Turbo 20V

230 hp2226 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate1992-1995

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    696 km
    432 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40VAUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
Power
300hp224kW
230hp172kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,815kg4,001lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
2,355kg5,192lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
75.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
61.1s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
24.0s
Calculated
21.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
626km389mi
Calculated
696km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
2,226cc136cu in
Length
4,833mm190in
4,509mm178in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,695mm67in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,423mm56in
Wheelbase
2,759mm109in
2,597mm102in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,448mm57in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,474mm58in
Trunk volume
455L
370L
Max trunk volume
1,590L
1,200L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
64L
CO2 emissions
314g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40VAUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V6,200 rpm3,000-4,000 rpm6,450 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
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40VAUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.0 s
21.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
300 hp
224 kW
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
230 hp
172 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V has 70 hp more than AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V and AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V: 70 hp (52 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
400 Nm
295 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
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
1,815 kg
4,001 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
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
250 km/h
155 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
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V6.9 s
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V6.1 s

Although AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V has more power, AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V and AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V and AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V: 3.9 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
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 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
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
626 km
389 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
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
300 hp
224 kW
6.9 s
250 km/h
155 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
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,833 mm
190.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 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
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 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
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
6.9 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
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 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
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40VAUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,833 mm
190.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 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
626 km
389 mi
696 km
432 mi
CO2 score
314 g/km
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Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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 A6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40VAUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V
Consumption13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.93 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.89 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,439 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Has 70 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V

  • Is 255 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 70 km (43 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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