2011 Ford Expedition vs. 2011 Audi S3
To start off, both 2011 Ford Expedition and 2011 Audi S3 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2011 Audi S3. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi S3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1047 kg more than 2011 Audi S3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi S3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Expedition. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi S3 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 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi S3. (331 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi S3. 2011 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2011 Audi S3 has manual transmission. 2011 Audi S3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Ford Expedition | 2011 Audi S3 | |
Make | Ford | Audi |
Model | Expedition | S3 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 494 Nm | 331 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2502 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5245 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3023 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 60 L |