2007 Audi A6 vs. 2007 Ford Focus

To start off, both 2007 Audi A6 and 2007 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A6 weights approximately 445 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 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, 2007 Audi A6 (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Audi A6 2007 Ford Focus
Make Audi Ford
Model A6 Focus
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4172 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 296 HP 143 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 185 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.5 mm 87.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 83.1 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 250 km/hour 197 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.9 seconds 10.7 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1750 kg 1305 kg
Vehicle Length 4840 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2650 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.2 L/100km 8.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 82 L 55 L


 

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