1994-2001 A4 OverviewAudi A4 Overview (1994 - 2001)
B5 - 8D
Tech Specs Summary
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- 112 - 155 mph
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- 4.9 - 13.8 seconds
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- 89 - 376 BHP
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- 23.7 - 57.6 mpg
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- 1,195 - 1,620 kg
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- 440 L (Saloon)
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- 390 - 1,250 L (Estate)
This generation of the Audi A4 (B5 - 8D) was produced by the German manufacturer Audi between 1994 - 2001. It's a front engined car with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and came as either a saloon or estate. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 89 BHP 1.9 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine all the way to a 376 BHP 2.7 L V6 Turbo petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension. However, some models have double wishbone rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the A4 is the Audi RS4 Avant which scores 3.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 376 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 232 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 155 mph and gets to 62 mph in 4.9 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Audi A4 Avant 1.9 TDI 110 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.5★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 785 miles and can store 390-1,250 litres of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 1,500 kg.
Euro NCAP Results
