2009 Audi A3 vs. 2012 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2012 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 3 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Audi A3. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 53 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.
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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A3 | 2012 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A3 | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
