2003 Audi A3 vs. 2003 BMW X Activity
To start off, both 2003 Audi A3 and 2003 BMW X Activity were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW X Activity is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW X Activity (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2003 Audi A3. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW X Activity should accelerate faster than 2003 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW X Activity weights approximately 405 kg more than 2003 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 BMW X Activity is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Audi A3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 BMW X Activity 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, 2003 BMW X Activity (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Audi A3. (156 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW X Activity will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Audi A3 | 2003 BMW X Activity | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A3 | X Activity |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 63 L |
