2006 Ford Escape vs. 2006 Audi A4
To start off, both 2006 Ford Escape and 2006 Audi A4 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A4 (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A4 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2006 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 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 A4 (451 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2006 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Escape | A4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2967 cc |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 63 L |
