2009 Ford Escape vs. 2011 Audi A3
To start off, 2011 Audi A3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Escape would be higher. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A3 (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A3 weights approximately 604 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi A3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Audi A3 (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape. 2009 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2011 Audi A3 has manual transmission. 2011 Audi A3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Escape | 2011 Audi A3 | |
Make | Ford | Audi |
Model | Escape | A3 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1422 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |