2008 Audi A3 vs. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2008 Audi A3 and 2008 Mercury Mountaineer were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A3 (250 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 556 kg more than 2008 Audi A3.
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, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A3. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi A3 | 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Audi | Mercury |
Model | A3 | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3196 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 2011 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 85 L |