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.
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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 |