Car comparison

AUDI S2 2.2i Turbo 20VvsFord 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 S2

2.2i Turbo 20V

230 hp2226 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan1992-1995
VS

Ford Taurus II

SHO 3.2 V6 24V5

223 hp3191 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1995

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S2 2.2i Turbo 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    246 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS22.2i Turbo 20VFordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
Power
230hp172kW
223hp166kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
292Nm215lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
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Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
56.7s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
70.8s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
20.0s
Calculated
33.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
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Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,226cc136cu in
3,191cc195cu in
Length
4,509mm178in
4,877mm192in
Width
1,695mm67in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,386mm55in
1,374mm54in
Wheelbase
2,597mm102in
2,692mm106in
Front track
1,448mm57in
1,562mm61in
Rear track
1,474mm58in
1,537mm61in
Ground clearance
101mm4in
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Trunk volume
430L
507L
Max trunk volume
712L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S2 2.2i Turbo 20VFord Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5PowerTorque
  • AUDI S2 2.2i Turbo 20V: Power / Torque
  • Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V5,900 rpm1,950 rpm6,150 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
MetricAUDIS22.2i Turbo 20VFordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.0 s
33.4 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V
230 hp
172 kW
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
223 hp
166 kW

AUDI S2 2.2i Turbo 20V has 7 hp more than Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5.

The biggest power difference is between Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5 and AUDI S2 2.2i Turbo 20V: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V
350 Nm
258 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
AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V
1,520 kg
3,351 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
AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V
246 km/h
153 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
AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V6.0 s
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V58.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S2 2.2i Turbo 20V and Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5: 2.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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
AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V
230 hp
172 kW
6.0 s
246 km/h
153 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
AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 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
VehicleAUDIS22.2i Turbo 20VFordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
223 hp
166 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
292 Nm
215 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
8.4 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 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
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
507 L
17.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S2 2.2i Turbo 20V

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 58 Nm more
  • Is 2.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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