2009 Ford Escape vs. 2010 Audi R8

To start off, 2010 Audi R8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Escape would be higher. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi R8 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi R8 weights approximately 654 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi R8 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, 2010 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape. 2009 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2010 Audi R8 has manual transmission. 2010 Audi R8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Ford Escape 2010 Audi R8
Make Ford Audi
Model Escape R8
Year Released 2009 2010
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2975 cc 5200 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 10 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 171 HP 525 HP
Engine RPM 6550 RPM 8000 RPM
Torque 302 Nm 530 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 6500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 966 kg 1620 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4435 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1252 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2649 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.1 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 19.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 62 L 90 L


 

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