Car comparison

AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6vsAUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6

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

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E)

3.0 V6

220 hp2976 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2001-2004

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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
  • Lightest
    1,505 kg
    3,318 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best performance score
    54/100

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.6 L/100 km
    15.1 mpg US
    18.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    647 km
    402 mi
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
Power
220hp164kW
220hp164kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,505kg3,318lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
67.7s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
74.3s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
24.4s
Calculated
26.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
595km369mi
Calculated
647km402mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,976cc182cu in
2,976cc182cu in
Length
4,548mm179in
4,548mm179in
Width
1,772mm70in
1,772mm70in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,528mm60in
1,528mm60in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
445L
442L
Max trunk volume
720L
1,184L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6: 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V66,300 rpm3,200 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.4 s
26.5 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
157 km/h
98 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
220 hp
164 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
300 Nm
221 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
1,570 kg
3,461 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
241 km/h
150 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V67.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6 and AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6: 0.2 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6 and AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6: 0.9 L/100 km.

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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
140 hp/t
104 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
647 km
402 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
220 hp
164 kW
7.3 s
241 km/h
150 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
442 L
15.6 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
7.3 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
442 L
15.6 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Range score
595 km
369 mi
647 km
402 mi
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
442 L
15.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 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 V6AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 3 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6

  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 52 km (33 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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