2006 Audi A3 vs. 2006 Ford E-150
To start off, both 2006 Audi A3 and 2006 Ford E-150 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2006 Audi A3. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A3.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A3. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A3 | 2006 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A3 | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 132 L |
