Audi A5 2009 vs Ford Focus 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 75 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 170 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A5 could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 460'000 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 Ford Focus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi Q5 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Ford C-Max, Ford Fiesta, Ford B-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Focus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A5 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. | |||
| Audi A5 2009 2.0 engine: The engine is widely criticized for excessive oil consumption, which is one of the most common complaints from owners. This issue, partially addressed by the manufacturer by the end of 2011, persists in high-mileage engines. The primary solution is ... More about Audi A5 2009 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A5 is larger, but lower. Audi A5 is 35 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Ford Focus, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 1`825 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 3800 | |
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