2008 Audi A4 vs. 2008 Ford Mondeo

To start off, both 2008 Audi A4 and 2008 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,123 cc, 2008 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A4 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A4 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2008 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mondeo.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Audi A4 2008 Ford Mondeo
Make Audi Ford
Model A4 Mondeo
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3123 cc 1998 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 252 HP 113 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 330 Nm 280 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.5 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 12.5:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 245 km/hour 197 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7 seconds 10.8 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1554 kg 1484 kg
Vehicle Length 4590 mm 4740 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 5.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 59 L


 

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