Ford Mondeo 2000 vs Audi A4 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 5 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 10 NM less than Audi A4. Despite the higher power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Audi A6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Ford Mondeo 2000 2.5 engine: The LCBD engine features a multi-point fuel injection system, where each cylinder is equipped with its own injector for precise fuel delivery. This system is highly durable and reliable, with a low likelihood of ... More about Ford Mondeo 2000 2.5 engine Audi A4 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 A4 1997 2.4 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`940 | 1`825 | |
| 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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