Car comparison

AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6vsPeugeot 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 (B6 8E)

3.0 V6

220 hp2976 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2004
VS

Peugeot 406 (PHASE II)

3.0 V6

207 hp2946 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2004

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6

  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6Peugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6
Power
220hp164kW
207hp154kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
285Nm210lb-ft
Curb weight
1,505kg3,318lb
1,455kg3,208lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
67.7s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
74.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
24.4s
Calculated
28.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
595km369mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,976cc182cu in
2,946cc180cu in
Length
4,548mm179in
4,600mm181in
Width
1,772mm70in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,404mm55in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,528mm60in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,482mm58in
Trunk volume
445L
430L
Max trunk volume
720L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 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
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 (B6 8E)3.0 V6Peugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.4 s
28.1 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
154 km/h
96 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
Peugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6
207 hp
154 kW

AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6 has 13 hp more than Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6 and AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6: 13 hp (10 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
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 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
1,505 kg
3,318 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 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
243 km/h
151 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V67.1 s
Peugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V68.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6 and Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6: 1.0 s.

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
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 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
220 hp
164 kW
7.1 s
243 km/h
151 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 (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
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 (B6 8E)3.0 V6Peugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
207 hp
154 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
285 Nm
210 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
8.1 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Fuel consumption
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
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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
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
595 km
369 mi
-
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 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.

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 V6
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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