2009 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Ford Escape

To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 and 2009 Ford Escape were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A4 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A4 weights approximately 66 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 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, 2009 Audi A4 (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi A4 2009 Ford Escape
Make Audi Ford
Model A4 Escape
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 211 HP 171 HP
Engine RPM 4300 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 350 Nm 232 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1032 kg 966 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2820 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.8 L/100km 8.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.2 L/100km 11.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 10.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 62 L


 

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