Car comparison

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24VvsAUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V

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

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Alfa Romeo 164 (164)

3.0 24V

228 hp2959 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1998
VS

AUDI A6 (4A/C4)

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1995-1997

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    228 hp
    170 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    136 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100

AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Lightest
    1,550 kg
    3,417 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24VAUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
228hp170kW
193hp144kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Gross weight
2,165kg4,773lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
75.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
71.2s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
25.0s
Calculated
30.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.3L/100 km12.9mpg US15.4mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
167Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
842km523mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,959cc181cu in
2,771cc169cu in
Length
4,670mm184in
4,797mm189in
Width
1,760mm69in
1,783mm70in
Height
1,360mm54in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,692mm106in
Front track
1,530mm60in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,505mm59in
1,524mm60in
Trunk volume
504L
-
Max trunk volume-
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24VAUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30VPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V6,300 rpm5,000 rpm6,550 rpm
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24VAUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.0 s
30.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V
228 hp
170 kW
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V has 35 hp more than AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V and Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
1,550 kg
3,417 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
229 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V7.5 s
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V and AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V: 0.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V
228 hp
170 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
8.1 s
229 km/h
142 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
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V
Power
228 hp
170 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 in
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,797 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24VAUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
228 hp
170 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,797 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
-
842 km
523 mi
Trunk score
504 L
17.8 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 km/h (13 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Has 6 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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