2002 Audi A3 vs. 2000 Plymouth Breeze
To start off, 2002 Audi A3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Plymouth Breeze. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Plymouth Breeze would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Plymouth Breeze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi A3 (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2000 Plymouth Breeze. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Plymouth Breeze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Plymouth Breeze weights approximately 10 kg more than 2002 Audi A3.
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, 2002 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Plymouth Breeze. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 2002 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Plymouth Breeze.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi A3 | 2000 Plymouth Breeze | |
| Make | Audi | Plymouth |
| Model | A3 | Breeze |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1967 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 79 L |
