2006 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2006 Audi A3
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Aveo and 2006 Audi A3 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A3 (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Aveo. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Aveo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Aveo weights approximately 370 kg more than 2006 Audi A3.
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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Aveo. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Aveo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Aveo | 2006 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Audi |
| Model | Aveo | A3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |
