Comparison Ford Thunderbird (Retro Birds) 4.0 i V8 32V (256 Hp) & Audi A4 Avant (B7 8E) 2.5 TDI V6 (163 Hp) Multitronic
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| Brand: | Ford | Audi |
| Model: | Thunderbird | A4 |
| Generation: | Thunderbird (Retro Birds) | A4 Avant (B7 8E) |
| Engine / modification: | 4.0 i V8 32V (256 Hp) | 2.5 TDI V6 (163 Hp) Multitronic |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 2004 year |
| Production end: | 2002 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Cabriolet | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.8 l/100 km | 9.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 10.2 l/100 km | 5.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 68 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 186 g/km | |
| Power: | 256 hp | 163 hp |
| Max power in: | 6100 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 210 km/h | 217 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7 sec | 9.2 sec |
| Torque: | 362 Nm @ 4300 rpm. | 350 Nm @ 1500-3000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | BDG | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3950 cm3 | 2496 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 12 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.6 | 18 |
| Piston Stroke: | 85 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | Multitronic |
| Length: | 4732 mm | 4586 mm |
| Width: | 1829 mm | 1772 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1937 mm | |
| Height: | 1323 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2723 mm | 2648 mm |
| Front track: | 1540 mm | 1522 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1530 mm | 1522 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 190 l | 442 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1184 l | |
| Front suspension: | Coil spring | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 2140 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1680 kg | 1590 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1800 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1600 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 80 kg | |
| Tire size: | 215/60 R16 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 |