Audi A6 2005 vs Ford Mondeo 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 135 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 205 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 2.4 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 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 350'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Phaeton | 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. | |||
| 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 13 cm longer than the Ford Mondeo, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1700 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 25 litres more trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.9 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`140 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 (€): | 3200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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