2009 Audi A3 vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2009 Audi A3 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (306 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2009 Audi A3. (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2310 kg more than 2009 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi A3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (575 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A3. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A3 | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A3 | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 6801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 3240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 167 L |
