2009 Audi A3 vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2009 Audi A3 and 2009 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Corolla (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Audi A3. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A3 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
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 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
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2009 Audi A3 | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | A3 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 12.7 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 | 1410 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |