Audi A6 C4 or Peugeot 406?

1994–1997 vs 1995–2004 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon/Coupe

In short

Length: A6 C4 4,796 mm, 406 4,736 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: A6 C4 520 l, 406 526 l.
Lowest consumption: A6 C4 5.9 l/100 km, 406 5.6 l/100 km.
Power: A6 C4 66–142 kW, 406 65–152 kW.
Standard equipment: A6 C4 16 items (Basis), 406 13 items (SL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A6 C41994–1997 · 10 engines · Basis, ComfortSpecifications →Listings →

Peugeot 4061995–2004 · 14 engines · SL, ST, SV, SRSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A6 C41994–1997no listings	Peugeot 4061995–2004no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,796 mm	Length4,555 mm–4,736 mm
Width	Width1,777 mm–1,786 mm	Width1,760 mm–1,780 mm
Height	Height1,430 mm–1,450 mm	Height1,354 mm–1,455 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,687 mm	Wheelbase2,700 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume390 l–520 l	Trunk volume390 l–526 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,360 kg–1,610 kg	Curb weight1,310 kg–1,514 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank80 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1994–1997	Production years1995–2004
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon, Coupe
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines14
Power	Power66–142 kW (90–193 hp)	Power65–152 kW (88–207 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–2.8	Displacement (l)1.6–2.9
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.9 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 2.0 HDi 110
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.7 s · 2.8 V6 quattro	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 3.0 V6
Top speed	Top speed232 km/h	Top speed235 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · SL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim16 · Basis	Items in the base trim13 · SL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim25 · Comfort	Items in the top trim27 · SVE
Equipment · Comfort4 · 4
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 1
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Equipment · Safety3 · 3
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A6 C4 or Peugeot 406?

Length: Audi A6 C4 4,796 mm, Peugeot 406 4,736 mm (a 60 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,687 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 520 vs 526 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A6 C4 or Peugeot 406?

The most frugal Audi A6 C4 uses 5.9 l/100 km (1.9 TDI); the most frugal Peugeot 406 5.6 l/100 km (2.0 HDi 110).

Which is more powerful — Audi A6 C4 or Peugeot 406?

The strongest Audi A6 C4 makes 142 kW (193 hp) (2.8 V6 quattro); the strongest Peugeot 406 152 kW (207 hp) (3.0 V6).

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