2009 Audi A3 vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2009 Audi A3 and 2009 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A3 (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 295 kg more than 2009 Audi A3.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Korando.
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2009 Audi A3 | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Audi | SsangYong |
Model | A3 | Korando |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2860 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |