2007 Audi A3 vs. 2007 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2007 Audi A3 and 2007 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Audi A3. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 423 kg more than 2007 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 SsangYong Korando (258 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A3. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A3. 2007 SsangYong Korando has automatic transmission and 2007 Audi A3 has manual transmission. 2007 Audi A3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 SsangYong Korando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A3 | 2007 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Audi | SsangYong |
| Model | A3 | Korando |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 76 L |
