Ford Escort 1996 vs Audi 80 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 202 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.4 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Audi 80 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Escort engine produces 20 HP less power than Audi 80, whereas torque is 67 NM less than Audi 80. Due to the lower power, Ford Escort reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi 80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Escort consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Escort could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Escort consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1600 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 1150 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi 80 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: | 290'000 km | 630'000 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 80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Vento, Seat Alhambra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi 80 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi 80 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. | |||
| Audi 80 1992 1.9 engine: This engine stands out for its durability and generally remains trouble-free until it has been used extensively over many years. Despite its robust construction, the wear and tear from prolonged use, ... More about Audi 80 1992 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.41 m | |
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Ford Escort is smaller. Ford Escort is 18 cm shorter than the Audi 80, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Escort is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1200 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Escort is 1.2 metres less than that of the Audi 80, which means Ford Escort can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 850 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Ford Escort has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi 80 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Ford Escort, so Ford Escort quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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