2005 Seat Toledo vs. 2005 Audi A3
To start off, both 2005 Seat Toledo and 2005 Audi A3 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Toledo weights approximately 26 kg more than 2005 Audi A3.
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 Seat Toledo (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A3. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A3. 2005 Audi A3 has automatic transmission and 2005 Seat Toledo has manual transmission. 2005 Seat Toledo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Audi A3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Toledo | 2005 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Seat | Audi |
| Model | Toledo | A3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1341 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
