2008 Audi A3 vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2008 Audi A3 and 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 637 kg more than 2008 Audi A3.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Audi A3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Cruiser (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A3. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Land Cruiser | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | A3 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 164 HP |
Torque | 200 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 87 L |