2010 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2002 Audi A3
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Audi A3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Audi A3 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2002 Audi A3. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2002 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 967 kg more than 2002 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Audi A3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Audi A3. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Touareg | 2002 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Audi |
| Model | Touareg | A3 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2307 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4755 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |
