2005 Audi A3 vs. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2005 Audi A3 and 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (165 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Audi A3. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 205 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara (220 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A3. (148 Nm). This means 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A3 | 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Audi | Suzuki |
| Model | A3 | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
