2008 Audi A3 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2008 Audi A3 and 2008 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A3 weights approximately 36 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
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 Audi A3 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
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2008 Audi A3 | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | A3 | Passat |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 9.2 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 | 1410 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |