2009 Hyundai Azera vs. 2012 Audi Q3
To start off, 2012 Audi Q3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Hyundai Azera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Hyundai Azera would be higher. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Azera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Azera (232 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q3. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Azera should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi Q3.
Because 2012 Audi Q3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai Azera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q3 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, 2012 Audi Q3 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Azera. (303 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Azera.
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2009 Hyundai Azera | 2012 Audi Q3 | |
Make | Hyundai | Audi |
Model | Azera | Q3 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3342 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 303 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |