Ford Mondeo 2000 vs Audi A6 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 20 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 1.9 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 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Audi A4 | |
| 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 1997 2.4 engine: Engines is considered quite reliable. It features a cast-iron cylinder block and a timing system driven by a toothed belt, which operates only the camshafts for the exhaust valves. The intake valves are ... More about Audi A6 1997 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Mondeo is 7 cm shorter than the Audi A6, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Mondeo is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 551 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Ford Mondeo has 51 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.6 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): | 1`865 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Ford Mondeo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Ford Mondeo, so Ford Mondeo quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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