2008 Audi A3 vs. 2010 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Equator is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Audi A3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Audi A3 would be higher. At 3,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Suzuki Equator (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Audi A3. (250 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A3 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Equator.
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, 2010 Suzuki Equator (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A3. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A3 | 2010 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Audi | Suzuki |
| Model | A3 | Equator |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3196 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
