2008 Audi A3 vs. 2008 Ford Taurus
To start off, both 2008 Audi A3 and 2008 Ford Taurus were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A3 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2008 Ford Taurus.
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, 2008 Ford Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A3. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A3 | 2008 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A3 | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 3495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 263 HP |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4501 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 78 L |
