2006 Audi A3 vs. 2006 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2006 Audi A3 and 2006 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,873 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SsangYong Rexton (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Audi A3. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 505 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 SsangYong Rexton 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 SsangYong Rexton 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, both vehicles can yield 250 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2006 Audi A3 | 2006 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Audi | SsangYong |
Model | A3 | Rexton |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2873 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |