Car comparison

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6vsAUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V

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

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AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E)

3.0 V6

220 hp2976 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2001-2004
VS

AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)

3.0 V6 30V

220 hp2976 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2005

Comparison overview

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AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    241 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    442 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Power
220hp164kW
220hp164kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,675kg3,693lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
2,155kg4,751lb
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
74.4s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
106.0s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
26.5s
Calculated
33.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t104kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
647km402mi
Calculated
595km369mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,976cc182cu in
2,976cc182cu in
Length
4,548mm179in
4,573mm180in
Width
1,772mm70in
1,778mm70in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,391mm55in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,654mm104in
Front track
1,528mm60in
1,523mm60in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,523mm60in
Trunk volume
442L
246L
Max trunk volume
1,184L
315L
Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions-
266g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V66,300 rpm3,200 rpm6,550 rpm
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V6,300 rpm3,200 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.5 s
33.4 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
147 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
220 hp
164 kW
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
220 hp
164 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
1,675 kg
3,693 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 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
241 km/h
150 mph
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
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 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V67.3 s
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6 and AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V: 0.6 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 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6 and AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V: 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 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
647 km
402 mi
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
595 km
369 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
220 hp
164 kW
7.3 s
241 km/h
150 mph
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
220 hp
164 kW
7.9 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 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
246 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,573 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,391 mm
54.8 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 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

AUDI A4 Avant (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 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
7.3 s
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
7.9 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 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.9 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
246 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,573 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,391 mm
54.8 in
Range score
647 km
402 mi
595 km
369 mi
CO2 score
-
266 g/km
Trunk score
442 L
15.6 cu ft
246 L
8.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km19.43 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi31.26 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,914 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6

  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 52 km (33 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 196 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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