2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2010 Audi S4
To start off, 2010 Audi S4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi S4 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi S4 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 2010 Audi S4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Expedition. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi S4 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi S4. (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi S4. 2009 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2010 Audi S4 has manual transmission. 2010 Audi S4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Expedition | 2010 Audi S4 | |
Make | Ford | Audi |
Model | Expedition | S4 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 333 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4704 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1826 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2809 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 64 L |