2006 Audi A3 vs. 2006 GMC Savana
To start off, both 2006 Audi A3 and 2006 GMC Savana were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Savana (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Audi A3. (250 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 657 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 2006 GMC Savana. 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, 2006 GMC Savana (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A3. (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A3 | 2006 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Audi | GMC |
| Model | A3 | Savana |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3196 cc | 5963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 117 L |
