2009 Ford Flex vs. 2009 Audi A6
To start off, both 2009 Ford Flex and 2009 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Flex is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Flex (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Audi A6. (252 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Flex weights approximately 71 kg more than 2009 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Flex (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (331 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Flex | 2009 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Flex | A6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3123 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
