Ford Mondeo 1998 vs Audi A4 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 6 HP less power than Audi A4, but torque is 2 NM more than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 4 years | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger, but lower. Ford Mondeo is 8 cm longer than the Audi A4, 2 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1290 litres | no data | |
| Ford Mondeo has 20 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.8 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Ford Mondeo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`805 | 1`745 | |
| 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 (€): | 600 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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