2005 Audi A3 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2005 Audi A3 and 2005 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2005 Audi A3 and 2005 Volkswagen Sharan are equipped with a 1,896 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Sharan (113 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Audi A3. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 350 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, 2005 Audi A3 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Audi A3 | 2005 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | A3 | Sharan |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |