Car comparison

AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2vsAUDI S2 2.2i Turbo 20V

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

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AUDI V8 (D11)

4.2

280 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1991-1993
VS

AUDI S2

2.2i Turbo 20V

230 hp2226 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan1992-1995

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2

  • Fastest top speed
    249 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    122 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIV8 (D11)4.2AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V
Power
280hp209kW
230hp172kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,520kg3,351lb
Gross weight
2,310kg5,093lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
69.8s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
56.7s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
23.1s
Calculated
20.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city-
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
2,226cc136cu in
Length
4,874mm192in
4,509mm178in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,695mm67in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,386mm55in
Wheelbase
2,702mm106in
2,597mm102in
Front track
1,514mm60in
1,448mm57in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,474mm58in
Ground clearance-
101mm4in
Trunk volume
570L
430L
Max trunk volume-
712L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
64L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2AUDI S2 2.2i Turbo 20VPowerTorque
  • AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S2 2.2i Turbo 20V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIV8 (D11)4.25,800 rpm4,000 rpm6,050 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
MetricAUDIV8 (D11)4.2AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.1 s
20.0 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
246 km/h
153 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
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 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
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
280 hp
209 kW
AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V
230 hp
172 kW

AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2 has 50 hp more than AUDI S2 2.2i Turbo 20V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S2 2.2i Turbo 20V and AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
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
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
1,710 kg
3,770 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
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
249 km/h
155 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
AUDIV8 (D11)4.26.8 s
AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V6.0 s

Although AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2 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 V8 (D11) 4.2: 0.8 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 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
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
280 hp
209 kW
6.8 s
249 km/h
155 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
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,874 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 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
VehicleAUDIV8 (D11)4.2AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V
Power
280 hp
209 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.0 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,874 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 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
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 140 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 190 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 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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