2009 Audi A3 vs. 2009 Fiat Strada
To start off, both 2009 Audi A3 and 2009 Fiat Strada were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A3 (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A3 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2009 Fiat Strada. 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 (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Strada.
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2009 Audi A3 | 2009 Fiat Strada | |
Make | Audi | Fiat |
Model | A3 | Strada |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |