2012 Audi A3 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
To start off, both 2012 Audi A3 and 2012 Chevrolet Sonic were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 62 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Sonic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. (169 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Sonic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi A3 | 2012 Chevrolet Sonic | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | A3 | Sonic |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4039 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1735 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1422 mm | 1516 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2525 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 46 L |
