2009 Audi A3 vs. 2009 Renault Thalia
To start off, both 2009 Audi A3 and 2009 Renault Thalia were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Renault Thalia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Renault Thalia (104 HP) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Audi A3. (101 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Renault Thalia should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A3 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2009 Renault Thalia.
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, both vehicles can yield 148 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2009 Audi A3 | 2009 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Audi | Renault |
Model | A3 | Thalia |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 148 Nm | 148 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2473 mm |