2009 Audi S3 vs. 2009 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, both 2009 Audi S3 and 2009 Volkswagen GTI were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2009 Audi S3 and 2009 Volkswagen GTI are equipped with a 1,984 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi S3 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen GTI. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi S3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen GTI.
Because 2009 Audi S3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen GTI. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi S3 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 S3 (331 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen GTI. (207 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Audi S3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen GTI.
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2009 Audi S3 | 2009 Volkswagen GTI | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | S3 | GTI |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 207 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |