2006 Audi A6 vs. 2011 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2011 Ford Fusion is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi A6 would be higher. 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 154 more horse power than 2011 Ford Fusion. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Fusion weights approximately 215 kg more than 2006 Audi A6.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Audi A6 (420 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Fusion. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A6 | 2011 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A6 | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.5 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |
