2002 Audi A3 vs. 2000 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2002 Audi A3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2002 Audi A3. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 2002 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Audi A3 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2000 Mercury Tracer.
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, 2000 Mercury Tracer (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Audi A3. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi A3 | 2000 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | A3 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
