2008 Saturn Outlook vs. 2008 Audi A3
To start off, both 2008 Saturn Outlook and 2008 Audi A3 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Saturn Outlook is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saturn Outlook (270 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2008 Audi A3. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saturn Outlook should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Saturn Outlook weights approximately 470 kg more than 2008 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Saturn Outlook (336 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A3. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Saturn Outlook will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Saturn Outlook | 2008 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Saturn | Audi |
| Model | Outlook | A3 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |
