2009 Audi A3 vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 4 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Audi A3. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 249 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A3 | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A3 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1966 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
