2007 Audi A3 vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, both 2007 Audi A3 and 2007 SsangYong Kyron were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Kyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Audi A3. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 388 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 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. 2007 Audi A3 has automatic transmission and 2007 SsangYong Kyron has manual transmission. 2007 SsangYong Kyron will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Audi A3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A3 | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Audi | SsangYong |
| Model | A3 | Kyron |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1967 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
