2009 Audi A3 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Aveo
To start off, both 2009 Audi A3 and 2009 Chevrolet Aveo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A3 (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A3 weights approximately 328 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. 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, 2009 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A3 | 2009 Chevrolet Aveo | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | A3 | Aveo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
