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. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A3 (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 63 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 Audi A3 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (148 Nm @ 3800 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 | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 12.8 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 | 1410 kg | 1473 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |