2007 Audi A3 vs. 2008 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi A3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi A3 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A3 weights approximately 353 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sprinter.
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 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Sprinter. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Audi A3 | 2008 Toyota Sprinter | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | A3 | Sprinter |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 71.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1097 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |