Ford Mondeo 1996 vs Audi A6 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 25 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 88 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the Ford Mondeo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 1190 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 770'000 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: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Escort | Used also on Audi 100 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A6 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 A6 1994 2.5 engine: Very reliable engine if not overheated. Occasionally, the high pressure fuel pump can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.44 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is smaller. Ford Mondeo is 13 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1610 litres | no data | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Ford Mondeo has 150 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6. The Audi A6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 1.1 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Ford Mondeo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below 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 (€): | 2000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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