2006 Audi A3 vs. 2006 Lancia Thesis
To start off, both 2006 Audi A3 and 2006 Lancia Thesis were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A3 (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2006 Lancia Thesis. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 287 kg more than 2006 Audi A3.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lancia Thesis. (306 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi A3 | 2006 Lancia Thesis | |
Make | Audi | Lancia |
Model | A3 | Thesis |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3189 cc | 2387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.9 mm | 90.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |