Audi A4 (1994 – 2001) vs Peugeot 406 (1995 – 1999): specs compared
Both offer around 193 hp at most. The Audi A4 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 8.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 232 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 5.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,170 kg against 1,215 kg. At 4,559 mm, the Peugeot 406 is 78 mm longer than the Audi A4.
| Specification |
Audi
A4
1994 – 2001
|
Peugeot
406
1995 – 1999
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 1994 – 2001 | 1995 – 1999 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 33 | 13 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 193 hp | 75 – 194 hp |
| Torque | 140 – 310 Nm | 130 – 267 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 – 15.9 s | 8.2 – 17.9 s |
| Top speed | 172 – 240 km/h | 164 – 232 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.3 – 10.9 L/100 km | 5.5 – 11.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,481 mm | 4,559 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 133 – 1,500 kg | 1,215 – 1,445 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.