2011 Audi A3 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, both 2011 Audi A3 and 2011 Chevrolet Camaro were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (312 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2011 Audi A3. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 242 kg more than 2011 Audi A3. 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 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. 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 Chevrolet Camaro (376 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A3. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi A3 | 2011 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | A3 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 312 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1812 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1422 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |
