Ford Mondeo 2000 vs Audi A6 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 90 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 125 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 3 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 450 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Mondeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A6 2001: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`980 | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Audi A6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Mondeo, so Audi A6 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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