Audi 80 1992 vs Ford Escort 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 16.4 seconds | |
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Audi 80 is more dynamic to drive. Audi 80 engine produces 20 HP more power than Ford Escort, whereas torque is 67 NM more than Ford Escort. Thanks to more power Audi 80 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi 80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi 80 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Escort, which means that by driving the Audi 80 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi 80 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Escort. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1600 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 1150 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi 80 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: | 630'000 km | 290'000 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 80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Vento, Seat Alhambra | 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 80 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi 80 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 80 1992 1.9 engine: This engine stands out for its durability and generally remains trouble-free until it has been used extensively over many years. Despite its robust construction, the wear and tear from prolonged use, ... More about Audi 80 1992 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.36 m | |
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Audi 80 is larger. Audi 80 is 18 cm longer than the Ford Escort, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi 80 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi 80 is 1.2 metres more than that of the Ford Escort, which means Audi 80 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Ford Escort has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi 80 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Ford Escort, so Ford Escort quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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