2007 Ford Edge vs. 2005 Audi A4
To start off, 2007 Ford Edge is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi A4 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4. (217 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2007 Ford Edge (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A4. (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Edge | 2005 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Edge | A4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 66 L |
