Audi A6 1998 vs Ford Focus 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 158 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 35 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 52 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 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: | 460'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | 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 A6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A6 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: | 4.80 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 36 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 11 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1580 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Audi A6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Ford Focus, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`085 kg | 1`695 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Ford Focus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Ford Focus, so Ford Focus quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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