Audi 100 1991 vs Ford Sierra 1990
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 16.4 seconds | |
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Audi 100 is more dynamic to drive. Audi 100 engine produces 40 HP more power than Ford Sierra, whereas torque is 113 NM more than Ford Sierra. Thanks to more power Audi 100 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi 100 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Sierra, which means that by driving the Audi 100 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi 100 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Sierra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi 100 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 770'000 km | 300'000 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 100 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | 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. Audi 100 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi 100 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 100 1991 2.5 engine: Very reliable engine if not overheated. Occasionally, the high pressure fuel pump can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.41 m | |
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Audi 100 is larger. Audi 100 is 32 cm longer than the Ford Sierra, 8 cm wider, while the height of Audi 100 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi 100 is 1.4 metres more than that of the Ford Sierra, which means Audi 100 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`975 | 1`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Audi 100 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Sierra has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi 100, so Audi 100 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2000 | |
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