Ford Mondeo 2003 vs Audi A4 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 15 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 5 NM less than Audi A4. Despite the higher power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Mondeo could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 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: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A4 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger. Ford Mondeo is 14 cm longer than the Audi A4, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 720 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity. Ford Mondeo has 40 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`865 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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