2004 Audi A3 vs. 2004 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, both 2004 Audi A3 and 2004 Jaguar S-Type 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 (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2004 Jaguar S-Type. (204 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 112 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 Jaguar S-Type. 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 Jaguar S-Type (436 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A3. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A3 | 2004 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Audi | Jaguar |
| Model | A3 | S-Type |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 2722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 69 L |
