2011 Audi R8 vs. 2011 Ford Fusion

To start off, both 2011 Audi R8 and 2011 Ford Fusion were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi R8 (420 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2011 Ford Fusion. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Fusion.

Because 2011 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Fusion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Audi R8 (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Fusion. (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Fusion. 2011 Ford Fusion has automatic transmission and 2011 Audi R8 has manual transmission. 2011 Audi R8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Fusion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Audi R8 2011 Ford Fusion
Make Audi Ford
Model R8 Fusion
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4200 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 420 HP 263 HP
Engine RPM 7800 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 430 Nm 337 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type AWD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4435 mm 4841 mm
Vehicle Width 1905 mm 1834 mm
Vehicle Height 1245 mm 1445 mm
Wheelbase Size 2649 mm 2728 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.8 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 21.4 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 66 L


 

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