2006 Audi A3 vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2006 Audi A3 and 2006 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Corolla (189 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2006 Audi A3. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A3 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
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 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi A3 | 2006 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | A3 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |