Car comparison

AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6vsAlfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A4 (B6 8E)

3.0 V6

220 hp2976 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2004
VS

Alfa Romeo 156 (932)

2.5 i V6 24V

190 hp2492 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2003

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.8 L/100 km
    14.9 mpg US
    17.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    595 km
    369 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
Power
220hp164kW
190hp142kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
222Nm164lb-ft
Curb weight
1,505kg3,318lb
1,350kg2,976lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
67.7s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
62.9s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
24.4s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
164Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
595km369mi
Calculated
548km340mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,976cc182cu in
2,492cc152cu in
Length
4,548mm179in
4,430mm174in
Width
1,772mm70in
1,745mm69in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,528mm60in
1,511mm59in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,498mm59in
Trunk volume
445L
380L
Max trunk volume
720L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
63L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V66,300 rpm3,200 rpm6,550 rpm
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V6,300 rpm5,000 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.4 s
28.4 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
220 hp
164 kW
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
190 hp
142 kW

AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6 has 30 hp more than Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V and AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
222 Nm
164 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
1,350 kg
2,976 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
243 km/h
151 mph
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
227 km/h
141 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V67.1 s
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6 and Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
595 km
369 mi
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
548 km
340 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
220 hp
164 kW
7.1 s
243 km/h
151 mph
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
190 hp
142 kW
7.4 s
227 km/h
141 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
7.1 s
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
7.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
222 Nm
164 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.4 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
Fuel consumption
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
595 km
369 mi
548 km
340 mi
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 78 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 47 km (29 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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