2009 Audi A3 vs. 2007 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2009 Audi A3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Aygo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Aygo would be higher. At 3,187 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A3 (247 HP) has 194 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Aygo. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A3 weights approximately 720 kg more than 2007 Toyota Aygo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi A3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Aygo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Aygo. (132 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Aygo.
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2009 Audi A3 | 2007 Toyota Aygo | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | A3 | Aygo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3187 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.9 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 15.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3405 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1615 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.5 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 35 L |