2008 Audi A3 vs. 2007 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2008 Audi A3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Toledo weights approximately 260 kg more than 2008 Audi A3.
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 Seat Toledo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A3. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A3.
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2008 Audi A3 | 2007 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Audi | Seat |
Model | A3 | Toledo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 170 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |