2008 Audi A3 vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2008 Audi A3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 3,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A3 (250 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 260 kg more than 2008 Audi A3.
Because 2008 Audi A3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi A3 | 2006 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Audi | Ford |
Model | A3 | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3196 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |