2005 Audi A4 vs. 2005 Peugeot 406
To start off, both 2005 Audi A4 and 2005 Peugeot 406 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 406 (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4. (128 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 weights approximately 24 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 406.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi A4 (195 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 406. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 2005 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Audi | Peugeot |
| Model | A4 | 406 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
