2006 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2006 Audi A6 and 2006 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Expedition (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Audi A6. (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A6 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2006 Ford Expedition.
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, 2006 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A6. (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi A6 | 2006 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Audi | Ford |
Model | A6 | Expedition |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4172 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 106 L |