2006 Audi A3 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2006 Audi A3 and 2006 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2006 Audi A3 and 2006 Volkswagen Caddy are equipped with a 1,984 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A3 (197 HP) has 89 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A3 weights approximately 194 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (281 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. (160 Nm). This means 2006 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A3 | 2006 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | A3 | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1984 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
