Audi A5 2008 vs Ford Mustang 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 5.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 540 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 691 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 5 seconds | |
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Ford Mustang is a more dynamic driving. Audi A5 engine produces 370 HP less power than Ford Mustang, whereas torque is 441 NM less than Ford Mustang. Due to the lower power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 13.9 | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A5 consumes 6.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mustang, which means that by driving the Audi A5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 1020 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 430 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 570 km on highway | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A5) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Ford Mustang) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.38 m | |
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Audi A5 is smaller. Audi A5 is 16 cm shorter than the Ford Mustang, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A5 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 368 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
829 litres | no data | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A5 has 87 litres more trunk space than the Ford Mustang. The Ford Mustang may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Ford Mustang, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`895 | 2`856 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 11 600 | |
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