2009 Audi A3 vs. 2009 Nissan NP300
To start off, both 2009 Audi A3 and 2009 Nissan NP300 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan NP300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan NP300 (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 Audi A3. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan NP300 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 140 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.
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 Nissan NP300 (205 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A3. (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan NP300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A3 | 2009 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A3 | NP300 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
