Peugeot 206 1998 vs Audi A4 1995
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 206 engine produces 26 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 206 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 206 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 206 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Peugeot 206 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 206 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Citroen Berlingo | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 206 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A4 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.82 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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Peugeot 206 is smaller, but slightly higher. Peugeot 206 is 66 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 206 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 245 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1130 litres | no data | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Peugeot 206 has 195 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 206 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Peugeot 206 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`450 | 1`745 | |
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| Quality: | Peugeot 206 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Peugeot 206, so Peugeot 206 quality is probably better | ||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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