2009 Audi A3 vs. 2009 Saab 05-Sep

To start off, both 2009 Audi A3 and 2009 Saab 05-Sep were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,290 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Saab 05-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saab 05-Sep (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2009 Audi A3. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Saab 05-Sep weights approximately 1111 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 Saab 05-Sep (350 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A3. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A3.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi A3 2009 Saab 05-Sep
Make Audi Saab
Model A3 05-Sep
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1983 cc 2290 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 260 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 281 Nm 350 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1030 kg 2141 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 4840 mm
Vehicle Width 1970 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.4 L/100km 9.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.7 L/100km 14 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 11.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 70 L


 

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