2008 Audi A3 vs. 2007 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2008 Audi A3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2008 Audi A3. (250 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Titan weights approximately 943 kg more than 2008 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A3. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A3 | 2007 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A3 | Titan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3196 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 2398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 106 L |
