2008 Audi A3 vs. 2008 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, both 2008 Audi A3 and 2008 Suzuki Jimny were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A3 (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. (85 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A3 weights approximately 325 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. 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, 2008 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A3 | 2008 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Audi | Suzuki |
| Model | A3 | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.9 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 17 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |
