Audi A4 1996 vs Ford Escort 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 134 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 60 HP more power than Ford Escort, whereas torque is 76 NM more than Ford Escort. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Ford Escort is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Escort, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Escort. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi A4 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.36 m | |
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Audi A4 is larger. Audi A4 is 18 cm longer than the Ford Escort, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Ford Escort, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`915 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Escort has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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