Car comparison

AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30VvsFord Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A6 (4A/C4)

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1995-1997
VS

Ford Taurus II

SHO 3.2 V6 24V5

223 hp3191 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1995

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30VFordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
Power
193hp144kW
223hp166kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
292Nm215lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
74.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
70.8s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
28.1s
Calculated
33.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
920km571mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
3,191cc195cu in
Length
4,797mm189in
4,877mm192in
Width
1,783mm70in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,374mm54in
Wheelbase
2,687mm106in
2,692mm106in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,562mm61in
Rear track
1,524mm60in
1,537mm61in
Trunk volume-
507L
Max trunk volume
510L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30VFord Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
  • Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V56,000 rpm4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30VFordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.1 s
33.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
223 hp
166 kW

Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5 has 30 hp more than AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V and Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
292 Nm
215 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
1,480 kg
3,263 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
224 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V8.1 s
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V58.4 s

Although Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5 has more power, AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V and Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
8.1 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
223 hp
166 kW
8.4 s
224 km/h
139 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,797 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
Power
223 hp
166 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
507 L
17.9 cu ft
Length
4,877 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,374 mm
54.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30VFordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
Power
193 hp
144 kW
223 hp
166 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
292 Nm
215 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,797 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
507 L
17.9 cu ft
Length
4,877 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,374 mm
54.1 in
Range score
920 km
571 mi
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Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
507 L
17.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 12 Nm more
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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