2004 Audi A3 vs. 2004 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, both 2004 Audi A3 and 2004 Hyundai Tiburon 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 79 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A3 weights approximately 186 kg more than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Audi A3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. 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) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. (245 Nm). This means 2004 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A3 | 2004 Hyundai Tiburon | |
| Make | Audi | Hyundai |
| Model | A3 | Tiburon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 2655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1379 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.9 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
