2009 Ford Fusion vs. 2009 Audi A3
To start off, both 2009 Ford Fusion and 2009 Audi A3 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Fusion (222 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2009 Audi A3. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A3 weights approximately 300 kg more than 2009 Ford Fusion.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Ford Fusion (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A3. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Fusion | 2009 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Fusion | A3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |
