Car comparison

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32VvsAUDI S2 2.2i Turbo 20V

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

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AUDI A8 (D2/4D)

4.2 V8 32V

300 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1998
VS

AUDI S2

2.2i Turbo 20V

230 hp2226 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan1992-1995

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    171 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    525 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

AUDI S2 2.2i Turbo 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32VAUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V
Power
300hp224kW
230hp172kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,520kg3,351lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
246 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
75.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
56.7s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
23.0s
Calculated
20.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
672km417mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
2,226cc136cu in
Length
5,034mm198in
4,509mm178in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,695mm67in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,386mm55in
Wheelbase
2,882mm113in
2,597mm102in
Front track
1,591mm63in
1,448mm57in
Rear track
1,580mm62in
1,474mm58in
Ground clearance
146mm6in
101mm4in
Trunk volume
525L
430L
Max trunk volume-
712L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
64L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32VAUDI S2 2.2i Turbo 20VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S2 2.2i Turbo 20V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V6,000 rpm3,300 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V5,900 rpm1,950 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32VAUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.0 s
20.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
246 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
300 hp
224 kW
AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V
230 hp
172 kW

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V has 70 hp more than AUDI S2 2.2i Turbo 20V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S2 2.2i Turbo 20V and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V: 70 hp (52 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIS22.2i 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
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V
1,520 kg
3,351 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V
246 km/h
153 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V7.3 s
AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V6.0 s

Although AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V has more power, AUDI S2 2.2i Turbo 20V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S2 2.2i Turbo 20V and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V: 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
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
300 hp
224 kW
7.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V
230 hp
172 kW
6.0 s
246 km/h
153 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
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,034 mm
198.2 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32VAUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Fuel consumption
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,034 mm
198.2 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
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
Range score
672 km
417 mi
-
Trunk score
525 L
18.5 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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 A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V
Consumption13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V

  • Has 70 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 95 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
  • Heaviest

AUDI S2 2.2i Turbo 20V

  • Is 230 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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