Car comparison

Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6vsAUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0i V6

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

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Peugeot 406 (PHASE II)

3.0 V6

207 hp2946 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2004
VS

AUDI A4 (B6 8E)

3.0i V6

220 hp2976 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2004

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0i V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.6 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
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPeugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Power
207hp154kW
220hp164kW
Torque
285Nm210lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight
1,995kg4,398lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
74.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
63.3s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
28.1s
Calculated
24.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
745km463mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,946cc180cu in
2,976cc182cu in
Length
4,600mm181in
4,548mm179in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,772mm70in
Height
1,404mm55in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,528mm60in
Rear track
1,482mm58in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
430L
445L
Max trunk volume-
720L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0i V6PowerTorque
  • Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0i V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Peugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V66,000 rpm3,750 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V66,300 rpm3,200 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPeugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.1 s
24.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6
207 hp
154 kW
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
220 hp
164 kW

AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0i 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) 3.0i V6: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6
285 Nm
210 lb-ft
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
1,460 kg
3,219 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6
240 km/h
149 mph
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
238 km/h
148 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V68.1 s
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V66.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0i V6 and Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6: 1.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Peugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6
207 hp
154 kW
8.1 s
240 km/h
149 mph
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
220 hp
164 kW
6.9 s
238 km/h
148 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
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
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePeugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Power
207 hp
154 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
285 Nm
210 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
6.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
-
745 km
463 mi
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0i V6
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

Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6

  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0i V6

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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