Audi A6 2001 vs Ford Mondeo 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Double-row timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 90 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 125 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Mondeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, 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 A6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
| Audi A6 and Ford Mondeo are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1700 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage space. Audi A6 has 85 litres less trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Ford Mondeo, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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