2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2013 Audi A3
To start off, 2013 Audi A3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP) has 223 more horse power than 2013 Audi A3. (197 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 150 kg more than 2013 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A3 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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A3. (281 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A3.
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2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2013 Audi A3 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
Model | V8 Vantage | A3 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 197 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4292 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1995 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |