2002 Audi A3 vs. 2005 Xedos 9
To start off, 2005 Xedos 9 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Audi A3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Audi A3 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2002 Audi A3. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 2002 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Xedos 9 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2002 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Audi A3. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi A3 | 2005 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Audi | Xedos |
| Model | A3 | 9 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
