2006 Audi A3 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2006 Audi A3 and 2006 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Audi A3. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 699 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.
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 Volkswagen Touareg (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A3. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi A3 | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | A3 | Touareg |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 3189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2229 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 100 L |