2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2013 Audi A3
To start off, 2013 Audi A3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 101 more horse power than 2013 Audi A3. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 472 kg more than 2013 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A3. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lincoln Town Car | 2013 Audi A3 | |
Make | Lincoln | Audi |
Model | Town Car | A3 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 389 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4292 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1995 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |