Audi S6 (1994 – 1997) vs Pontiac Firebird (1994 – 1997): specs compared
The Audi S6 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 280 hp against 269 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 s against 6.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 239 km/h. The Pontiac Firebird uses less fuel, from 8.8 L/100 km against 10.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,528 kg against 1,621 kg. At 4,971 mm, the Pontiac Firebird is 173 mm longer than the Audi S6.
| Specification |
Audi
S6
1994 – 1997
|
Pontiac
Firebird
1994 – 1997
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 1994 – 1997 | 1994 – 1997 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 230 – 280 hp | 148 – 269 hp |
| Torque | 350 – 400 Nm | 257 – 427 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 – 8.1 s | 6.7 s |
| Top speed | 237 – 249 km/h | 200 – 239 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.7 – 13.0 L/100 km | 8.8 – 14.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,798 mm | 4,971 mm |
| Width | 1,803 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 2,570 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,621 – 1,740 kg | 1,528 – 1,710 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.