2006 Suzuki Swift vs. 2010 Audi A3
To start off, 2010 Audi A3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Suzuki Swift. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Suzuki Swift would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A3 (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Swift. (101 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A3 weights approximately 514 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Swift. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi A3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Suzuki Swift. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Audi A3 (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Swift. (133 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Suzuki Swift | 2010 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Suzuki | Audi |
| Model | Swift | A3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
