2003 Audi A3 vs. 2003 Subaru G3X
To start off, both 2003 Audi A3 and 2003 Subaru G3X were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Audi A3 (100 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Subaru G3X. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru G3X. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Audi A3 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2003 Subaru G3X. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2003 Audi A3 (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru G3X. (133 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2003 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru G3X.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Audi A3 | 2003 Subaru G3X | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | A3 | G3X |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 41 L |
