2009 Audi A3 vs. 2009 Suzuki Alto

To start off, both 2009 Audi A3 and 2009 Suzuki Alto were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A3 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki Alto. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A3 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2009 Suzuki Alto. 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 Audi A3 (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Alto. (90 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Alto.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi A3 2009 Suzuki Alto
Make Audi Suzuki
Model A3 Alto
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1948 cc 996 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 197 HP 67 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 280 Nm 90 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.6 mm 73 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 79.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 11:01
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.1 seconds 13.5 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 930 kg 885 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 3500 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1600 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.9 L/100km 4.4 L/100km