1998 Kia Avella vs. 2012 Audi A3
To start off, 2012 Audi A3 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Kia Avella would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A3 (140 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1998 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A3 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1998 Kia Avella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Kia Avella | 2012 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Kia | Audi |
| Model | Avella | A3 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2578 mm |
