2006 Audi A3 vs. 2006 Toyota Fortuner
To start off, both 2006 Audi A3 and 2006 Toyota Fortuner were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Fortuner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A3 (247 HP) has 12 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. (235 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A3 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Toyota Fortuner (343 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A3. (321 Nm). This means 2006 Toyota Fortuner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A3 | 2006 Toyota Fortuner | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A3 | Fortuner |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 235 HP |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |
