2005 Audi A3 3.2 Quattro Ambition Automatic vs. 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Automatic
To start off, both 2005 Audi A3 3.2 Quattro Ambition Automatic and 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Automatic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi A3 3.2 Quattro Ambition Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A3 3.2 Quattro Ambition Automatic (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Automatic. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A3 3.2 Quattro Ambition Automatic should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A3 3.2 Quattro Ambition Automatic weights approximately 260 kg more than 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Automatic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Audi A3 3.2 Quattro Ambition Automatic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Automatic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A3 3.2 Quattro Ambition Automatic 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, 2005 Audi A3 3.2 Quattro Ambition Automatic (330 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Automatic. (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A3 3.2 Quattro Ambition Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A3 3.2 Quattro Ambition Automatic | 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Automatic | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A3 | A3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3196 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.9 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
