2009 Audi A3 vs. 2010 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2010 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi A3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi A3 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2009 Audi A3. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 346 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.
Because 2009 Audi A3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A3 will offer significantly more control. 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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick Park Avenue. (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick Park Avenue.
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2009 Audi A3 | 2010 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Audi | Buick |
Model | A3 | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1966 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3009 mm |