Audi A4 B5
The Audi A4 B5 (1995–2001): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 67 versions in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: B5, 8D · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, and France
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,530 mm RDW | – | 4,488–4,520 mm |
| Width | 1,770–1,800 mm RDW | – | 1,733 mm |
| Height | 1,350–1,410 mm RDW | – | 1,415–1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,610–2,660 mm RDW | – | 2,615 mm |
| Front track | 1,495 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Rear track | 1,475–1,479 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,160–1,585 kg RDW | – | – |
| Mass in running order | 1,260–1,685 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,735–2,160 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,400–1,700 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 630–750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 396–878 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,492–2,520 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 191–250 km/h RDW | – | – |
| Torque | 140–310 Nm ASTRA | – | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 195/65R15, 205/55R16, 215/55R16, 235/45R17, 205/60R15, 205/65R15
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 years and older | 68.9% (68.1–69.8) | 69.2% | 12,615 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 48.2% | 41.6% |
| Brakes | 40.0% | 36.4% |
| Tyres | 28.3% | 31.2% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 25.6% | 17.1% |
| Lights and electrics | 24.8% | 28.8% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 24.2% | 18.6% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
1,094 complaints for model years 1995–2001. 46 crashes · 19 fires · 31 injuries
- Brakes 308
- Electrical system 198
- Engine 99
- Tyres 44
- Suspension 35
- Speed control 28
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 67 versions of the Audi A4 B5
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United Kingdom 45 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–20021.6 (102 bhp) | 1.6 L | 76 kW (103 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.8 L/100 km NEDC | 187 g/km |
| 2001–20021.8T (150 bhp) | 1.8 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.3 L/100 km NEDC | 199 g/km |
| 2001–20021.8T Quattro (150 bhp) | 1.8 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Petrol | – | 9.3 L/100 km NEDC | 223 g/km |
| 2001–20021.9 TDI (130 bhp) | 1.9 L | 97 kW (132 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 151 g/km |
| 2001–20022.0 (130 bhp) | 2.0 L | 97 kW (132 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.1 L/100 km NEDC | 194 g/km |
| 2001–20022.0 Multitronic (130 bhp) | 2.0 L | 97 kW (132 PS) | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 8.0 L/100 km NEDC | 192 g/km |
| 2001–20022.5 TDI V6 Quattro (180 bhp) | 2.5 L | 134 kW (182 PS) | Diesel | – | 7.9 L/100 km NEDC | 213 g/km |
| 2001–20022.7 V6 (380 bhp) · 2.7 V6 Quattro (380 bhp) | 2.7 L | 283 kW (385 PS) | Petrol | – | 12.0 L/100 km NEDC | 288 g/km |
| 2001–20023.0 V6 Quattro (220 bhp) | 3.0 L | 164 kW (223 PS) | Petrol | – | 10.6 L/100 km NEDC | 254 g/km |
| 2001–20023.0 V6 Quattro (220 bhp) · 3.0 V6 Quattro Tiptronic (220 bhp) | 3.0 L | 164 kW (223 PS) | Petrol | – | 10.9 L/100 km NEDC | 262 g/km |
| 20011.6 SE (101 bhp) | 1.6 L | 75 kW (102 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 185 g/km |
| 20011.8 20v SE | 1.8 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 204 g/km |
| 20011.8 20v SE | 1.8 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.8 L/100 km NEDC | 210 g/km |
| 20011.8 SE (125 bhp) | 1.8 L | 93 kW (127 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 204 g/km |
| 20011.8 SE (125 bhp) | 1.8 L | 93 kW (127 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.8 L/100 km NEDC | 210 g/km |
| 20011.8 20v T Sport (150 bhp) | 1.8 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.1–8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 194–197 g/km |
| 20011.8 20v T Sport Tiptronic (150 bhp) | 1.8 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 226 g/km |
| 20011.9 TDI (90 bhp) | 1.9 L | 67 kW (91 PS) | Diesel | – | 5.3–5.4 L/100 km NEDC | 143–145 g/km |
| 20011.9 TDI PD SE (115 bhp) | 1.9 L | 86 kW (117 PS) | Diesel | – | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 143 g/km |
| 20011.9 TDI PD SE Tiptronic (115 bhp) | 1.9 L | 86 kW (117 PS) | Diesel | – | 5.5–6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 149–184 g/km |
| 20011.9 TDI PD SE (115 bhp) | 1.9 L | 86 kW (117 PS) | Diesel | – | 5.4 L/100 km NEDC | 146 g/km |
| 2000–20012.4 V6 165 bhp · 2.4 V6 SE Tiptronic (165 bhp) | 2.4 L | 123 kW (167 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.1 L/100 km NEDC | 242 g/km |
| 20012.4 V6 SE (165 bhp) | 2.4 L | 123 kW (167 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.5 L/100 km NEDC | 228 g/km |
| 20012.5 V6 TDI SE (150 bhp) | 2.5 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Diesel | – | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 186 g/km |
| 20012.5 V6 TDI SE Tiptronic (150 bhp) | 2.5 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Diesel | – | 7.8 L/100 km NEDC | 211 g/km |
| 2000–20012.5 V6 TDI Quattro 150bhp · 2.5 V6 TDI Quattro (150 bhp) | 2.5 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Diesel | – | 7.9 L/100 km NEDC | 213 g/km |
| 20012.5 V6 TDI Quattro (150 bhp) | 2.5 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Diesel | – | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 232 g/km |
| 20012.8 V6 Quattro (193 bhp) | 2.8 L | 144 kW (196 PS) | Petrol | – | 10.6–10.7 L/100 km NEDC | 254–257 g/km |
| 2000–20012.8 V6 Quattro 193bhp · 2.8 V6 Quattro Tiptronic (193 bhp) | 2.8 L | 144 kW (196 PS) | Petrol | – | 11.0 L/100 km NEDC | 264 g/km |
| 20001.6 101bhp | 1.6 L | 75 kW (102 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 197 g/km |
| 20001.6 101bhp | 1.6 L | 75 kW (102 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.8 L/100 km NEDC | 211 g/km |
| 20001.8 125bhp | 1.8 L | 93 kW (127 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 206 g/km |
| 20001.8 125bhp | 1.8 L | 93 kW (127 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.9 L/100 km NEDC | 214 g/km |
| 20001.8 T 150bhp | 1.8 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 197 g/km |
| 20001.8 T 150 bhp | 1.8 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.5 L/100 km NEDC | 228 g/km |
| 20001.8 T Quattro 180bhp | 1.8 L | 134 kW (182 PS) | Petrol | – | 9.2 L/100 km NEDC | 221 g/km |
| 20001.9 TDI 90bhp | 1.9 L | 67 kW (91 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 20001.9 TDI 90bhp | 1.9 L | 67 kW (91 PS) | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 176 g/km |
| 20001.9 TDI 115 bhp | 1.9 L | 86 kW (117 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.4 L/100 km NEDC | 146 g/km |
| 20001.9 TDI 115 bhp | 1.9 L | 86 kW (117 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 186 g/km |
| 20002.4 V6 165 bhp | 2.4 L | 123 kW (167 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.6 L/100 km NEDC | 230 g/km |
| 20002.5 V6 TDI 150bhp | 2.5 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 186 g/km |
| 20002.5 V6 TDI 150bhp | 2.5 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 7.9 L/100 km NEDC | 213 g/km |
| 20002.5 V6 TDI Quattro 150bhp | 2.5 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Diesel | – | 8.7 L/100 km NEDC | 235 g/km |
| 20002.8 V6 Quattro 193bhp | 2.8 L | 144 kW (196 PS) | Petrol | – | 10.6 L/100 km NEDC | 254 g/km |
United States 16 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2005 | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 23–24 MPG (9.8–10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 230–240 g/km |
| 2000–2002 | 2.7 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1998–2001 | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1998–2001CLKUP | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 251–263 g/km |
| 1998–2001CLKUP | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 276–291 g/km |
| 2000–2001CLKUP | 2.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1998–2001CLKUP | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 276–291 g/km |
| 2000–2001CLKUP | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1998–2001 | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 276–291 g/km |
| 1998–2000 | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1996–1999(FFS), CLKUP · CLKUP | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1997(FFS,TRBO), CLKUP | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1997(FFS,TRBO), CLKUP | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1996–1997(FFS), CLKUP | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1996–1997(FFS) | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1996–1997(FFS) | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 276–291 g/km |
Canada 6 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–2001Compact | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.6–12.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 244–278 g/km |
| 1998–2001Compact | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.7–10.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 223–251 g/km |
| 2000–2001Compact | 2.7 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 13.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 304 g/km |
| 2000–2001Compact | 2.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 13.1–13.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 301–304 g/km |
| 1996–2001Compact | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.9–12.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 274–292 g/km |
| 1996–2001Compact | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 11.2–12.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 258–288 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.