Car comparison

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i 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)

3.0i V6

220 hp2976 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2001-2004
VS

AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)

3.0 V6 30V

220 hp2976 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2001-2003

Comparison overview

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AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,515 kg
    3,340 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    745 km
    463 mi
  • Largest trunk
    442 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Power
220hp164kW
220hp164kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,065kg4,553lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
69.2s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
97.1s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
26.5s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
745km463mi
Calculated
722km448mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,976cc182cu in
2,976cc182cu in
Length
4,548mm179in
4,573mm180in
Width
1,772mm70in
1,777mm70in
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
70L
70L
CO2 emissions-
233g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i 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)3.0i 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)3.0i V6AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.5 s
34.4 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i 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)3.0i 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)3.0i V6
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
1,630 kg
3,594 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)3.0i V6
236 km/h
147 mph
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
234 km/h
145 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)3.0i V67.1 s
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6 and AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V: 0.7 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)3.0i V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
745 km
463 mi
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
722 km
448 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
220 hp
164 kW
7.1 s
236 km/h
147 mph
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
220 hp
164 kW
7.8 s
234 km/h
145 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)3.0i V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 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/h7.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 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)3.0i V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i 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)3.0i V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
7.1 s
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
7.8 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)3.0i V6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i 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
7.1 s
7.8 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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
745 km
463 mi
722 km
448 mi
CO2 score
-
233 g/km
Trunk score
442 L
15.6 cu ft
246 L
8.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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) 3.0i V6AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6

  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 23 km (14 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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