2008 Audi A3 vs. 2008 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, both 2008 Audi A3 and 2008 Hyundai Elantra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Elantra (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Audi A3. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Elantra should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A3 weights approximately 77 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Elantra.
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 Hyundai Elantra (236 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A3. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Elantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A3.
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2008 Audi A3 | 2008 Hyundai Elantra | |
Make | Audi | Hyundai |
Model | A3 | Elantra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 11.7 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 | 1265 kg | 1188 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |