2008 Ford Taurus vs. 2009 Audi TT
To start off, 2009 Audi TT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2009 Audi TT. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi TT weights approximately 208 kg more than 2008 Ford Taurus.
Because 2008 Ford Taurus is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi TT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus 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, 2008 Ford Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi TT. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi TT.
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2008 Ford Taurus | 2009 Audi TT | |
Make | Ford | Audi |
Model | Taurus | TT |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 60 L |