2008 Audi A4 vs. 2008 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2008 Audi A4 and 2008 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A4 weights approximately 630 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus.
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, 2008 Audi A4 (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
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2008 Audi A4 | 2008 Ford Focus | |
Make | Audi | Ford |
Model | A4 | Focus |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 321 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |