2004 Ford Taurus vs. 2011 Audi TT
To start off, 2011 Audi TT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi TT (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2004 Ford Taurus. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Taurus weights approximately 30 kg more than 2011 Audi TT.
Because 2011 Audi TT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi TT 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 TT (349 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Taurus. (250 Nm). This means 2011 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Taurus.
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2004 Ford Taurus | 2011 Audi TT | |
Make | Ford | Audi |
Model | Taurus | TT |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 349 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4201 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1359 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2469 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |