2009 Audi A3 vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2009 Audi A3. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 805 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 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi A3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A3. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A3 | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A3 | Venza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 67 L |
