2008 Audi A3 vs. 2008 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2008 Audi A3 and 2008 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A3 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Avensis. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 115 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, 2008 Toyota Avensis (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A3. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Avensis 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 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | A3 | Avensis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 82.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |