Car comparison

AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30VvsNissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z

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

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AUDI A6 (4A/C4)

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1995-1997
VS

Nissan Bluebird (U14)

2.0 SSS-Z

190 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDCVTNaturally aspiratedSedan1997-1998

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30VNissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
Power
193hp144kW
190hp142kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
196Nm145lb-ft
Curb weight
1,550kg3,417lb
1,250kg2,756lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
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Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
71.2s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
63.2s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
30.9s
Calculated
31.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
125hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
157Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
842km523mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,797mm189in
4,565mm180in
Width
1,783mm70in
1,695mm67in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,395mm55in
Wheelbase
2,692mm106in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,465mm58in
Rear track
1,524mm60in
1,455mm57in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Max trunk volume
510L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30VNissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-ZPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z7,000 rpm6,000 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30VNissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.9 s
31.2 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
190 hp
142 kW

AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V has 3 hp more than Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z and AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
196 Nm
145 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
1,250 kg
2,756 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
229 km/h
142 mph
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V8.1 s
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z7.8 s

Although AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V has more power, Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z and AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V and Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z: 1.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
8.1 s
229 km/h
142 mph
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
190 hp
142 kW
7.8 s
222 km/h
138 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
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,797 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,565 mm
179.7 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 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
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V 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
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
8.1 s
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 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
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30VNissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
Power
193 hp
144 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
196 Nm
145 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
7.8 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,797 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,565 mm
179.7 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
Range score
842 km
523 mi
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Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 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.

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 A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30VNissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 84 Nm more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z

  • Is 300 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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