2006 Audi A3 vs. 2004 Tata Safari
To start off, 2006 Audi A3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Tata Safari would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A3 (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2004 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Tata Safari weights approximately 510 kg more than 2006 Audi A3.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2006 Audi A3 (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A3 | 2004 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Audi | Tata |
| Model | A3 | Safari |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
