2006 Audi A3 vs. 2006 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2006 Audi A3 and 2006 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A3 (250 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2006 Opel Meriva. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A3 weights approximately 500 kg more than 2006 Opel Meriva. 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 Opel Meriva. 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 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Meriva. (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A3 | 2006 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Audi | Opel |
| Model | A3 | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3196 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.9 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 53 L |
