Audi A4 2002 vs Ford Focus 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 105 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 195 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 3.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 540 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 380'000 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 Ford Focus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8 | 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 A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A4 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
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Audi A4 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A4 is 10 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 442 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1580 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A4 has 78 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. This could mean that the Audi A4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Ford Focus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`230 | 1`755 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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