2007 Audi A3 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2007 Audi A3 and 2007 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A3 (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 122 kg more than 2007 Audi A3.
Because 2007 Audi A3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan.
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2007 Audi A3 | 2007 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | A3 | Sharan |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3189 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 17.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1677 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |