2004 Audi A3 vs. 2004 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2004 Audi A3 and 2004 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,228 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Peugeot 407 (156 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 Audi A3. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Audi A3 (330 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Peugeot 407. (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A3 | 2004 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Audi | Peugeot |
| Model | A3 | 407 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2228 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
