Ford Mondeo 2000 vs Audi A4 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mondeo engine produces 20 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 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 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 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 only for this car | 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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