1998 Audi A3 vs. 1998 Citroen Saxo
To start off, both 1998 Audi A3 and 1998 Citroen Saxo were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Citroen Saxo (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1998 Audi A3. (100 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Citroen Saxo should accelerate faster than 1998 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Audi A3 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1998 Citroen Saxo.
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, 1998 Citroen Saxo (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Audi A3. (144 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Citroen Saxo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Audi A3 | 1998 Citroen Saxo | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | A3 | Saxo |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2390 mm |
