2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2013 Audi A3
To start off, 2013 Audi A3 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country (220 HP) has 23 more horse power than 2013 Audi A3. (197 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 394 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.
Because 2013 Audi A3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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 Chrysler Town & Country (339 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A3. (281 Nm). This means 2004 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A3.
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2004 Chrysler Town & Country | 2013 Audi A3 | |
Make | Chrysler | Audi |
Model | Town & Country | A3 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 197 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 281 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4292 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1995 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |