2009 Audi A4 vs. 2008 Ford Ka
To start off, 2009 Audi A4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Ka would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A4 weights approximately 633 kg more than 2008 Ford Ka.
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, 2009 Audi A4 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi A4 | 2008 Ford Ka | |
Make | Audi | Ford |
Model | A4 | Ka |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 887 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |