2009 Audi A3 vs. 2009 Audi R8

To start off, both 2009 Audi A3 and 2009 Audi R8 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (518 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 2009 Audi A3. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi R8 weights approximately 685 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 2009 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi A3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 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 R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A3. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A3.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi A3 2009 Audi R8
Make Audi Audi
Model A3 R8
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1968 cc 5204 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 10 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 518 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 8000 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 530 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 6500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 12.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.5 seconds 3.9 seconds
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 895 kg 1580 kg
Vehicle Length 4210 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1260 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.8 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 75 L


 

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