2006 Audi TT vs. 2006 Ford Expedition

To start off, both 2006 Audi TT 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 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Audi TT. (250 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi TT weights approximately 292 kg more than 2006 Ford Expedition.

Because 2006 Ford Expedition is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Ford Expedition. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi TT, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi TT. (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi TT.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Audi TT 2006 Ford Expedition
Make Audi Ford
Model TT Expedition
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3196 cc 5408 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 250 HP 300 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 495 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 9 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1512 kg 1220 kg
Vehicle Length 4050 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 2430 mm 3030 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.4 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 62 L 106 L


 

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