Peugeot 405 (1987 – 1996) vs Audi 90 (1987 – 1991): specs compared
The Audi 90 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 170 hp against 160 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.4 s against 8.6 s. The Peugeot 405 uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 8.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 934 kg against 1,110 kg.
| Specification |
Peugeot
405
1987 – 1996
|
Audi
90
1987 – 1991
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1987 – 1996 | 1987 – 1991 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 9 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 65 – 158 hp | 116 – 170 hp |
| Torque | 111 – 180 Nm | 172 – 220 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.6 – 16.5 s | 8.4 – 11.5 s |
| Top speed | 160 – 220 km/h | 196 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 8.6 L/100 km | 8.4 – 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,409 mm | 4,394 mm |
| Width | 1,709 mm | 1,694 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,397 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,545 mm |
| Curb weight | 934 – 1,110 kg | 1,110 – 1,320 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

