Audi A6 2005 vs Ford Mondeo 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
|
Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 85 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
|
The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 2.5 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 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Mondeo 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) | |
|
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 560'000 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 Mondeo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Phaeton | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Galaxy, Ford C-Max, Ford S-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Mondeo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A6 2005 3.0 engine: The car engine may require significant maintenance and part replacements as mileage increases. Between 200,000 and 300,000 km, the costly timing chain might need replacement, while the drive belt has a shorter ... More about Audi A6 2005 3.0 engine Ford Mondeo 2007 2.0 engine: In early production engines, the camshaft timing chain often stretched, requiring timely replacement to avoid potential issues. The fuel system, equipped with piezo injectors, is highly sensitive to fuel ... More about Ford Mondeo 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.51 m | |
| Audi A6 is 10 cm longer than the Ford Mondeo, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A6 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 554 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1745 litres | |
| Audi A6 has 11 litres more trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.4 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`455 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Audi A6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Mondeo, so Audi A6 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Audi A6 has
|
Ford Mondeo has
| |