2009 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Ford Focus

To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 and 2009 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A4 (161 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A4 weights approximately 664 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus. 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 Focus. 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 (225 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (132 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi A4 2009 Ford Focus
Make Audi Ford
Model A4 Focus
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1781 cc 1999 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 161 HP 141 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 225 Nm 132 Nm
Torque RPM 1950 RPM 6000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1630 kg 966 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2650 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 55 L