Car comparison

AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6vsVolkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6

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

Volkswagen Jetta IV

2.8 VR6

200 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2005

Comparison overview

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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
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6

  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.3 L/100 km
    15.4 mpg US
    18.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    460 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
Power
220hp164kW
200hp149kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,505kg3,318lb
1,455kg3,208lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
1,965kg4,332lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
67.7s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
67.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
24.4s
Calculated
26.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
595km369mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,976cc182cu in
2,792cc170cu in
Length
4,548mm179in
4,376mm172in
Width
1,772mm70in
1,730mm68in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,480mm58in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,519mm99in
Front track
1,528mm60in
1,513mm60in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,487mm59in
Trunk volume
445L
460L
Max trunk volume
720L
1,470L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6: 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
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR66,200 rpm3,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.4 s
26.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
158 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
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
200 hp
149 kW

AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6 has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6 and AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6: 20 hp (15 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
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
270 Nm
199 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
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
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
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
235 km/h
146 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
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR67.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6 and Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6: 0.3 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
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 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
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
200 hp
149 kW
7.4 s
235 km/h
146 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
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,376 mm
172.3 in
Height
1,480 mm
58.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.4 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
235 km/h
146 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
-
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
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,376 mm
172.3 in
Height
1,480 mm
58.3 in
Range score
595 km
369 mi
-
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 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 20 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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