2009 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Ford Kuga
To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 and 2009 Ford Kuga were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Kuga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Ford Kuga. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Kuga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Kuga weights approximately 50 kg more than 2009 Audi A6.
Because 2009 Ford Kuga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Kuga 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 Kuga (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Kuga 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 Kuga | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A6 | Kuga |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |
