2004 Audi A3 vs. 2004 Fiat Ulysse
To start off, both 2004 Audi A3 and 2004 Fiat Ulysse were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A3 (252 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Ulysse. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 277 kg more than 2004 Audi A3.
Because 2004 Audi A3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Fiat Ulysse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi A3 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, 2004 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Ulysse. (84 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Ulysse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A3 | 2004 Fiat Ulysse | |
| Make | Audi | Fiat |
| Model | A3 | Ulysse |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.9 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1842 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
