2005 Audi A3 vs. 2005 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, both 2005 Audi A3 and 2005 Nissan X-Trail were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan X-Trail (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Audi A3. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 80 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan X-Trail (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A3. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A3 | 2005 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A3 | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1285 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
