2011 Chevrolet Express vs. 2013 Audi A3
To start off, 2013 Audi A3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Express (260 HP) has 63 more horse power than 2013 Audi A3. (197 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 972 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 2011 Chevrolet Express. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Express (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A3. (281 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Express | 2013 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Audi |
| Model | Express | A3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2432 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4292 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2578 mm |
