2005 Audi A3 vs. 2005 Chrysler 300
To start off, both 2005 Audi A3 and 2005 Chrysler 300 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,776 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A3 (198 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler 300. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 405 kg more than 2005 Audi A3.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi A3 (280 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler 300. (258 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A3 | 2005 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Audi | Chrysler |
| Model | A3 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |
