2006 Audi A3 vs. 2006 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2006 Audi A3 and 2006 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Sierra (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2006 Audi A3. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Sierra weights approximately 733 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 GMC Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Audi A3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 GMC Sierra 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 Sierra (489 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A3. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Sierra 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 Sierra | |
| Make | Audi | GMC |
| Model | A3 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1981 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 6570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 4250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 129 L |
