Ford Mondeo 2000 vs Audi A4 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo and Audi A4 have the same engine power, but Ford Mondeo torque is 3 NM less than Audi A4. Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Ford Mondeo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 500'000 km | 460'000 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 | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Focus | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | |
| 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 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. | |||
| Audi A4 1995 1.8 engine: This engine is known for its reliability and durability, often lasting over 450,000 km with proper maintenance. Regular maintenance, particularly using high-quality oil, is essential to maximize its lifespan and performance.
One of the most common issues is the failure of the vacuum regulator for the intake ... More about Audi A4 1995 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger. Ford Mondeo is 25 cm longer than the Audi A4, 8 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 440 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity. Ford Mondeo has 60 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`865 | 1`775 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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