2009 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Ford Edge
To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 and 2009 Ford Edge were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (342 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2009 Ford Edge. (265 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A6 weights approximately 433 kg more than 2009 Ford Edge. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Ford Edge (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (243 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi A6 | 2009 Ford Edge | |
Make | Audi | Ford |
Model | A6 | Edge |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3129 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.5 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |