2010 Audi A6 vs. 2011 Ford Kuga
To start off, 2011 Ford Kuga is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Audi A6 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A6 (300 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2011 Ford Kuga. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Kuga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A6 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2011 Ford Kuga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 A6 (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Kuga. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Kuga. 2010 Audi A6 has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Kuga has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Kuga will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Audi A6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Audi A6 | 2011 Ford Kuga | |
Make | Audi | Ford |
Model | A6 | Kuga |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4915 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2842 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 53 L |