Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.8 5V Quattro

Audi A4 1996 2.8 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.8 5V Quattro has been produced from August, 1996 to January, 1999. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.8 litres, which produces power of 193 horsepower on 6000 rpm - this is the most powerfull Audi A4 1996 - 1999 version and torque 280 Nm (Newton metres) on 3200 revolutions per minute.

Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 290 up to 490 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Audi A4 2.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.5 litres.

Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.8 5V Quattro has AWD (all wheel drive) (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles) and manual gearbox with 5 gears. The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential.
Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.8 5V Quattro accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 234 km/h.

Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.8 5V Quattro fuel consumption is 10.4 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (9.6 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 14.8 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 62 litres or 16.38 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 580 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 780 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Audi is in line with, and sometimes even lower than, the manufacturer's stated combined consumption. More - Real Audi A4 fuel consumption.

Audi A4 safety

During safety testing Audi A4 has obtained 3 stars from five, which means average safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Audi A4 is evaluated with three stars, and for pedestrian protection Audi A4 got two stars.

With the same engine there are also three other Audi A4 versions - with front wheel drive and manual gearbox (Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.8 5V MT), and with front wheel drive and automatic gearbox (Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.8 5V AT), and with automatic gearbox (Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.8 5V Quattro AT 4x4) available:
  • Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.8 5V MT manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 9.4 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 10.0 litres per 100 km
  • Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.8 5V AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.4 seconds later (in 8.8 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 2 % - 10.2 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 1.1 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 11.1 litres per 100 km
  • Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.8 5V Quattro AT 4x4 is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 2 seconds later (in 9.4 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 10.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 1.1 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 11.1 litres per 100 km
Audi A4 1996

Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.8 5V Quattro technical data

Model: Audi A4 Avant 2.8 5V Quattro
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 1996. August ... 1999. January 
Engine: 2771 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 193 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 280 NM ON 3200 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 234 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.4 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.4 (combined) 14.8 (urban) 7.9 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 11 l/100km (21.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres (16.4 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.48m (length) 1.73m (width) 1.42m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.1 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 390 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1250 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1980 kg

Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.8 5V Quattro engine ACK

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 290,000 to 490,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2771 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 82.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86.4 mm
Compression ratio 10.6 : 1
Camshaft drive no data
Fuel system Injection
Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.8 5V Quattro oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5.5 litres (5.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity 8 litres (8.5 quarts)
Power 193 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 280 NM ON 3200 RPM
Start of production (year) 1995
Duration of production 3 years
Engine also used on Audi A6 Audi A8

All Audi A4 estate car [1996 - 1999] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Audi A4 1997 1.6i Jan 1997 — Dec 1999

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.6 Petrol 101 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A4 1996 1.8 Avant 1.6 Aug 1996 — Jan 1999

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.8 Petrol 101 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A4 1996 1.8 Avant 1.6 Aug 1996 — Jan 1999 1.8 Petrol 101 HP 8.8 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.8 5V Mar 1996 — Jan 1999 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.8 5V Mar 1996 — Jan 1999 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 9.1 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.8 5V Quattro 4x4 Mar 1996 — Jan 1999 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 9.1 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.8 5V Turbo Mar 1996 — Jan 1999

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 150 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.8 5V Turbo Mar 1996 — Jan 1999 1.8 Petrol 150 HP 9.1 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.8 5V Turbo Quattro 4x4 Mar 1996 — Jan 1999 1.8 Petrol 150 HP 9.0 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.9 TDI Aug 1996 — Jan 1999

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.9 Diesel 90 HP 5.4 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.9 TDI Aug 1996 — Jan 1999 1.9 Diesel 90 HP 6.5 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.9 TDI Mar 1996 — Jan 1999

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 110 HP 5.3 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.9 TDI Mar 1996 — Jan 1999 1.9 Diesel 110 HP 6.5 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.9 TDI Quattro 4x4 Aug 1996 — Jan 1999 1.9 Diesel 110 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi A4 1997 Avant 2.4 5V Aug 1997 — Jan 1999 2.4 Petrol 165 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A4 1997 Avant 2.4 5V Aug 1997 — Jan 1999 2.4 Petrol 165 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Audi A4 1997 Avant 2.4 5V Quattro 4x4 Aug 1997 — Jan 1999 2.4 Petrol 165 HP 10.3 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi A4 1998 Avant 2.5 TDI Jan 1998 — Jan 1999 2.5 Diesel 150 HP 6.8 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A4 1998 Avant 2.5 TDI Jan 1998 — Jan 1999 2.5 Diesel 150 HP 7.7 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Audi A4 1998 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro 4x4 Jan 1998 — Jan 1999 2.5 Diesel 150 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Audi A4 1998 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro 4x4 Jan 1998 — Jan 1999 2.5 Diesel 150 HP 8.6 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.6 Mar 1996 — Aug 1997 2.6 Petrol 150 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.6 Mar 1996 — Aug 1997 2.6 Petrol 150 HP 10.1 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.6 Quattro 4x4 Mar 1996 — Aug 1997 2.6 Petrol 150 HP 10.5 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.8 5V Aug 1996 — Jan 1999

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds

2.8 Petrol 193 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.8 5V Aug 1996 — Jan 1999 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 10.2 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.8 5V Quattro 4x4 Aug 1996 — Jan 1999

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds

2.8 Petrol 193 HP 10.4 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.8 5V Quattro 4x4 Aug 1996 — Jan 1999 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 10.9 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Audi A4 1996 reviews
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