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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A3 (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 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 320 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (257 Nm @ 2400 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 | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 92.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 16.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1865 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 | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |