Audi A4 Avant (B5, Typ 8D) (1996–1999)

The Audi A4 Avant (B5, Typ 8D) was offered with 29 engine versions (19 gasoline, 10 diesel), from 75 to 193 hp, built 1996–1999.

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Production years1996–1999
Body styleStation wagon
Doors5
Length176.3 in (4,479 mm) – 176.3 in (4,478 mm)
Width68.2 in (1,733 mm)
Height55.8 in (1,417 mm) – 55.7 in (1,415 mm)
Cargo volume13.8 cu ft (390 l)
Fuel tank16.4 gal (62 l) – 15.9 gal (60 l)

All Audi A4 Avant (B5, Typ 8D) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1.8 20V (125 hp)1996–1999Gasoline125 hp (92 kW)128 lb-ft (173 Nm)10.7 s125 mph (201 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 20V (125 hp) Automatic1996–1999Gasoline125 hp (92 kW)128 lb-ft (173 Nm)12.6 s122 mph (196 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 20V (125 hp) quattro1996–1999Gasoline125 hp (92 kW)128 lb-ft (173 Nm)11 s123 mph (198 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
1.8 20V Turbo (150 hp)1996–1999Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)155 lb-ft (210 Nm)8.5 s135 mph (218 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 20V Turbo (150 hp) Tiptronic1996–1999Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)155 lb-ft (210 Nm)9.8 s130 mph (210 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 20V Turbo (150 hp) quattro1996–1999Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)155 lb-ft (210 Nm)8.5 s134 mph (216 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
1.9 Di (75 hp)1996–1999Diesel75 hp (55 kW)103 lb-ft (140 Nm)114 mph (183 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 TDI (110 hp)1996–1999Diesel110 hp (81 kW)173 lb-ft (235 Nm)11.5 s119 mph (192 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 TDI (110 hp) Automatic1996–1999Diesel110 hp (81 kW)173 lb-ft (235 Nm)12.8 s118 mph (190 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 TDI (110 hp) quattro1996–1999Diesel110 hp (81 kW)173 lb-ft (235 Nm)11.9 s118 mph (190 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
1.9 TDI (90 hp)1996–1999Diesel90 hp (66 kW)134 lb-ft (182 Nm)13.6 s112 mph (180 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 TDI (90 hp) Automatic1996–1999Diesel90 hp (66 kW)134 lb-ft (182 Nm)15 s107 mph (173 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.6 V6 (150 hp)1996–1997Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)166 lb-ft (225 Nm)8.9 s134 mph (216 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.6 V6 (150 hp) Tiptronic1996–1997Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)166 lb-ft (225 Nm)8.9 s134 mph (216 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.6 V6 (150 hp) quattro1996–1997Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)166 lb-ft (225 Nm)8.9 s133 mph (214 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.8 V6 (174 hp)1996–1997Gasoline174 hp (128 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)143 mph (230 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.8 V6 (174 hp) quattro1996–1997Gasoline174 hp (128 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)142 mph (229 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.8 V6 30V (193 hp)1996–1999Gasoline193 hp (142 kW)207 lb-ft (280 Nm)7.4 s147 mph (236 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.8 V6 30V (193 hp) Tiptronic1996–1999Gasoline193 hp (142 kW)207 lb-ft (280 Nm)9 s144 mph (231 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.8 V6 30V (193 hp) quattro1996–1999Gasoline193 hp (142 kW)207 lb-ft (280 Nm)7.4 s145 mph (234 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.8 V6 30V (193 hp) quattro Tiptronic1996–1999Gasoline193 hp (142 kW)207 lb-ft (280 Nm)9.5 s142 mph (229 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
1.6i (101 hp)1997–1999Gasoline101 hp (74 kW)107 lb-ft (145 Nm)12 s116 mph (186 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.4 V6 30V (165 hp)1997–1999Gasoline165 hp (121 kW)170 lb-ft (230 Nm)8.4 s138 mph (222 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.4 V6 30V (165 hp) Tiptronic1997–1999Gasoline165 hp (121 kW)170 lb-ft (230 Nm)10.1 s134 mph (216 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.4 V6 30V (165 hp) quattro1997–1999Gasoline165 hp (121 kW)170 lb-ft (230 Nm)8.4 s137 mph (220 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.5 TDI (150 hp) Automatic1997–1999Diesel150 hp (110 kW)229 lb-ft (310 Nm)10.6 s128 mph (206 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.5 TDI (150 hp) quattro Tiptronic1997–1999Diesel150 hp (110 kW)229 lb-ft (310 Nm)10 s130 mph (210 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.5 TDI V6 (150 hp)1997–1999Diesel150 hp (110 kW)229 lb-ft (310 Nm)9.2 s134 mph (216 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.5 TDI V6 (150 hp) quattro1997–1999Diesel150 hp (110 kW)229 lb-ft (310 Nm)9.6 s132 mph (212 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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