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AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) · Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30VvsPeugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6

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

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AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) · Facelift 1999

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2000
VS

Peugeot 406 (PHASE II)

3.0 V6

207 hp2946 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2004

Comparison overview

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AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30VPeugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6
Power
193hp144kW
207hp154kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
285Nm210lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,455kg3,208lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
67.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
74.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
25.6s
Calculated
28.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
660km410mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
2,946cc180cu in
Length
4,479mm176in
4,600mm181in
Width
1,733mm68in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,404mm55in
Wheelbase
2,617mm103in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,498mm59in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,479mm58in
1,482mm58in
Trunk volume
440L
430L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30VPeugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
  • Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm
Peugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V66,000 rpm3,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30VPeugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.6 s
28.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
Peugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6
207 hp
154 kW

Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6 has 14 hp more than AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30V and Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Peugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6
285 Nm
210 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Peugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6
1,455 kg
3,208 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 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V
240 km/h
149 mph
Peugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6 has more power, AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30V and Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6: 0.7 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Peugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
7.4 s
240 km/h
149 mph
Peugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6
207 hp
154 kW
8.1 s
240 km/h
149 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 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,479 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Peugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6
Power
207 hp
154 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,600 mm
181.1 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30VPeugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6
Power
193 hp
144 kW
207 hp
154 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
285 Nm
210 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
8.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,479 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,600 mm
181.1 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Range score
660 km
410 mi
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Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30V
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30V

  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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