2003 Honda Element vs. 2002 Audi A3
To start off, 2003 Honda Element is newer by 1 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 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Element (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2002 Audi A3. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2002 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Element weights approximately 290 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.
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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Element. (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Element | 2002 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Element | A3 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
