2005 Audi A3 vs. 2000 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2005 Audi A3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Audi A3. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 450 kg more than 2005 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, 2000 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A3. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A3. 2000 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2005 Audi A3 has manual transmission. 2005 Audi A3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A3 | 2000 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | A3 | Villager |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
