2000 Ford Escort vs. 2012 Audi Q3
To start off, 2012 Audi Q3 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q3 (168 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2000 Ford Escort. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Escort.
Because 2012 Audi Q3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Audi Q3 (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escort. (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Escort. 2000 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 2012 Audi Q3 has manual transmission. 2012 Audi Q3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Ford Escort | 2012 Audi Q3 | |
Make | Ford | Audi |
Model | Escort | Q3 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1600 mm |