2006 Audi A3 vs. 2006 Mazda Tribute
To start off, both 2006 Audi A3 and 2006 Mazda Tribute were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,260 cc, 2006 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda Tribute (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2006 Audi A3. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A3 weights approximately 76 kg more than 2006 Mazda Tribute.
Because 2006 Mazda Tribute is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Mazda Tribute. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi A3, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mazda Tribute (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A3. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A3 | 2006 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Audi | Mazda |
| Model | A3 | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2260 cc |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |
