2006 Lexus RX vs. 2006 Audi A3
To start off, both 2006 Lexus RX 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 3,308 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Lexus RX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A3 (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2006 Lexus RX. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus RX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A3 weights approximately 63 kg more than 2006 Lexus RX. 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 Lexus RX (323 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A3. (321 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus RX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lexus RX | 2006 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Lexus | Audi |
| Model | RX | A3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3308 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1547 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 60 L |
