2006 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Ford Freestyle
To start off, both 2006 Audi A6 and 2006 Ford Freestyle were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A6 (329 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestyle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 441 kg more than 2006 Audi A6.
Because 2006 Ford Freestyle is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestyle will offer significantly more control. 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 Audi A6 (420 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A6 | 2006 Ford Freestyle | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A6 | Freestyle |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
