2009 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 and 2009 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (329 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A6 weights approximately 779 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Expedition. 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 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (421 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition 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 Expedition | |
Make | Audi | Ford |
Model | A6 | Expedition |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 421 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 106 L |