2009 Audi A3 vs. 2009 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2009 Audi A3 and 2009 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A3 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2009 Ford Mondeo. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 554 kg more than 2009 Audi A3.
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, both vehicles can yield 280 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2009 Audi A3 | 2009 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Audi | Ford |
Model | A3 | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1484 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 59 L |