2001 Acura CL vs. 2004 Audi A3
To start off, 2004 Audi A3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura CL (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2004 Audi A3. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura CL weights approximately 240 kg more than 2004 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Audi A3 (330 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura CL | 2004 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Acura | Audi |
| Model | CL | A3 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
