2009 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Ford Escape
To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 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 A6 (300 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Escape weights approximately 71 kg more than 2009 Audi A6.
Because 2009 Audi A6 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 A6 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 A6 (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
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2009 Audi A6 | 2009 Ford Escape | |
Make | Audi | Ford |
Model | A6 | Escape |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 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 | 895 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |