2012 Audi A3 vs. 2008 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2012 Audi A3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hyundai i20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai i20 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A3 (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai i20.
Because 2012 Audi A3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Hyundai i20. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Audi A3 (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi A3 | 2008 Hyundai i20 | |
| Make | Audi | Hyundai |
| Model | A3 | i20 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1422 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2525 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
