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Comparison Ford Taurus I 3.8 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic & Audi A8 Long (D5) 50 TDI (286 Hp) quattro tiptronic


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Brand: Ford Audi
Model: Taurus A8
Generation: Taurus I A8 Long (D5)
Engine / modification: 3.8 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic 50 TDI (286 Hp) quattro tiptronic
Production start: 1988 year 2017 year
Production end: 1991 year 2019 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 17 l/100 km 6.3-6.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 11 l/100 km 5.2-5.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 5.6-5.8 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Diesel
Drag coefficient: 0.26
Fuel tank volume: 61 l 72 l
Emission standard: Euro 6
CO2 emissions: 146-152 g/km
Power: 142 hp 286 hp
Max power in: 3800 rpm. 3750-4000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 185 km/h 250 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 9 sec 5.9 sec
Torque: 292 Nm @ 2200 rpm. 600 Nm @ 1250-3250 rpm.
Model Engine: DDVC
Engine position: Front, transverse Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 3797 cm3 2967 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6.1 l
Coolant: 12.9 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Diesel Commonrail
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharger / Intercooler
Position of cylinders: V engine V engine
Number of cylinders: 6 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 9 16
Piston Stroke: 86 mm 91.4 mm
Cylinder Bore: 96.8 mm 83 mm
Wheel Drive: Front wheel drive All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4 8 Tiptronic
Length: 4785 mm 5302 mm
Width: 1793 mm 1945 mm
Width including mirrors: 2130 mm
Height: 1379 mm 1485 mm
Wheelbase: 2692 mm 3128 mm
Front track: 1562 mm 1644 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1537 mm 1633 mm
Front overhang: 989 mm
Rear overhang: 1185 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 524 l 505 l
Front suspension: Wishbone Independent multi-link
Rear suspension: Wishbone Multi-link independent
Max weight: 2700 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Drum Disc
Kerb Weight: 1400 kg 2000 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Electric Steering
Max. roof load: 100 kg
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): 2300 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 12.1 m 12.9 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 2300 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 750 kg
Permitted towbar download: 95 kg
Tire size: 205/70 R14 235/60 R17; 235/55 R18; 255/45 R19; 265/40 R20
Wheel rims size: R14 8.0J x 17; R18; R19; R20