2009 Audi A3 vs. 2009 Honda CR-V

To start off, both 2009 Audi A3 and 2009 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A3 (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda CR-V weights approximately 104 kg more than 2009 Audi A3.

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 (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda CR-V.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi A3 2009 Honda CR-V
Make Audi Honda
Model A3 CR-V
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1983 cc 2354 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 166 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 281 Nm 218 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1030 kg 1134 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1970 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.4 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.7 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 58 L


 

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