2007 Audi A3 vs. 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser
To start off, both 2007 Audi A3 and 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A3 (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (119 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A3 weights approximately 267 kg more than 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A3. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A3 | 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
| Make | Audi | Chrysler |
| Model | A3 | PT Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 57 L |
