2006 Audi A4 vs. 2006 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2006 Audi A4 and 2006 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Peugeot 407 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2006 Audi A4. (129 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 334 kg more than 2006 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Peugeot 407 (371 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A4. (195 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A4 | 2006 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Audi | Peugeot |
| Model | A4 | 407 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 371 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1699 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |
