1996 Audi A3 vs. 2010 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2010 Fiat Ducato is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Audi A3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Audi A3 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Fiat Ducato (161 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1996 Audi A3. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1996 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi A3 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2010 Fiat Ducato.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Fiat Ducato (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Audi A3. (173 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi A3 | 2010 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Audi | Fiat |
| Model | A3 | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 90 L |
