Audi A5 2008 vs Ford Mustang 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 4.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 304 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 427 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Audi A5 engine produces 134 HP less power than Ford Mustang, whereas torque is 177 NM less than Ford Mustang. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 13.0 | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A5 consumes 5.9 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 885 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 460 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 670 km on highway | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.39 m | |
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Audi A5 is smaller. Audi A5 is 15 cm shorter than the Ford Mustang, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A5 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 350 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 105 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`895 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 10 000 | |
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