2005 Audi A4 vs. 2006 Ford Escape
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi A4 would be higher. At 2,261 cc, 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A4 (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 120 kg more than 2005 Audi A4.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi A4 (230 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (206 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 2006 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A4 | Escape |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1785 cc | 2261 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |
