2006 Audi A3 vs. 2004 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2006 Audi A3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2006 Audi A3. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 200 kg more than 2006 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Audi A3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Toyota Soarer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi A3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Toyota Soarer (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A3. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A3 | 2004 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A3 | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |
