| 23 version of the engine | 12345 | | Typ | S4 | 1.9 TDI | 1.9 TDI | 1.9 TDI quattro | 1.9 TDI |
| Engine | benzynowy, biturbo | turbo diesel | turbo diesel | turbo diesel | turbo diesel |
| Type of injection | pośredni MPI | pompa wtryskowa | pompa wtryskowa | pompa wtryskowa | pompowtryskiwacze |
| Engine Code | AGB, AZB | AHH, AHU | AFN, AVG | AFN, AVG | AJM, ATJ |
| Years of mounting | 1997-2001 | 1995-2000 | 1996-2000 | 1996-2000 | 2000-2000 |
| Cylinders/valves | V6/30 | R4/8 | R4/8 | R4/8 | R4/8 |
| Displacement [cm³] | 2671 | 1896 | 1896 | 1896 | 1896 |
| Power [kW/PS/RPM] | 195/265/5800 | 66/90/4000 | 81/110/4150 | 81/110/4150 | 85/115/4000 |
| Torque [Nm/RPM] | 400/1850-3600 | 202/1900 | 235/1900 | 235/1900 | 285/1900 |
| Timing gear | pasek | pasek | pasek | pasek | pasek |
| Particle filter | - | - | - | - | - |
| Gearbox | manualna 6b | manual. 5b/aut. 4b | manual. 5b/aut. 4b | manualna 5b | manual. 5b/aut. 5b |
| Drivetrain | 4x4 (Torsen) | przedni | przedni | 4x4 (Torsen) | przedni |
| Brakes, front/rear | tarcz. went./t. went. | tarcz./tarcz. | tarcz./tarcz. | tarcz./tarcz. | tarcz. went./tarcz. |
| Front suspension | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe |
| Rear suspension | wielowahaczowe | belka skrętna | belka skrętna | wielowahaczowe | belka skrętna |
| Curb weight [kg] | 1540 | 1240/1260 | 1240/1260 | 1350 | 1285/1335 |
| Body dimensions [mm] | 4483/1733/1396 | 4479/1733/1415 | 4479/1733/1415 | 4479/1733/1415 | 4479/1733/1415 |
| Luggage capacity [l] | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 |
| Acceleration 0-100km/h (0-62mph) [s] | 5,7 | 13,3/14,6 | 11,3/12,5 | 11,7 | 10,7/12,0 |
| Top speed [km/h] | 250 | 184/177 | 196/194 | 194 | 200/196 |
| Fuel cons. (city/h-way/comb.) [l/100km] | 15,8/8,7/11,3 | 6,1/3,9/5,1 | 6,0/3,7/4,9 | 6,6/4,1/5,4 | 6,8/4,4/5,3 |
| Fuel tank capacity [l] | 62 | 62 | 62 | 60 | 62 |
| Ratio kg/PS | 5.81 | 13.78/14 | 11.27/11.45 | 12.27 | 11.17/11.61 |