2006 Audi A3 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2006 Audi A3 and 2006 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Passat (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Audi A3. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A3 weights approximately 17 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Passat.
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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi A3 | 2006 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | A3 | Passat |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |