Comparison Ford Taurus III SHO 3.4 V8 32V (225 Hp) Automatic & Audi A6 (4F,C6) 3.0 TDI V6 (225 Hp) quattro
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| Brand: | Ford | Audi |
| Model: | Taurus | A6 |
| Generation: | Taurus III | A6 (4F,C6) |
| Engine / modification: | SHO 3.4 V8 32V (225 Hp) Automatic | 3.0 TDI V6 (225 Hp) quattro |
| Production start: | 1995 year | 2004 year |
| Production end: | 1997 year | 2006 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.2-11.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.0-6.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.3 l/100 km | 7.9-8.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | 0.30 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 61 l | 80 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 212-218 g/km | |
| Power: | 225 hp | 225 hp |
| Max power in: | 6100 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 219 km/h | 245 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.1 sec | |
| Torque: | 311 Nm @ 4800 rpm. | 450 Nm @ 1400-3250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | SHO | BMK |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3392 cm3 | 2967 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.1 l | 8.2 l |
| Coolant: | 10.0 l | 12.0 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 17 |
| Piston Stroke: | 79.5 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 5016 mm | 4916 mm |
| Width: | 1854 mm | 1855 mm |
| Height: | 1400 mm | 1459 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2756 mm | 2843 mm |
| Front track: | 1565 mm | 1612 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1560 mm | 1618 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 447 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 546 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Wishbone | Independent on trapezoidal lever |
| Max weight: | 2325 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1608 kg | 1745 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.8 m | 11.9 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1900 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 85 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/55 R16 | 225/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | 7.5J x 16 |