Audi A6 1998 vs Ford Focus 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A6) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Ford Focus) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Audi A6 engine produces 20 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 136 NM more than Ford Focus. Despite the higher power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 8.6 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi A6 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
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`260 kg | 1`715 kg | |
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| 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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