2003 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2013 Audi A3
To start off, 2013 Audi A3 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (217 HP) has 79 more horse power than 2013 Audi A3. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 705 kg more than 2013 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | 2013 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Audi |
| Model | Touareg | A3 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.9 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4292 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2578 mm |
