2012 Audi A3 vs. 2012 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, both 2012 Audi A3 and 2012 Saab 03-Sep were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Audi A3 and 2012 Saab 03-Sep are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Saab 03-Sep (220 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 Audi A3. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 295 kg more than 2012 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Saab 03-Sep is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Audi A3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Saab 03-Sep 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 Saab 03-Sep (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A3. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A3.
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2012 Audi A3 | 2012 Saab 03-Sep | |
Make | Audi | Saab |
Model | A3 | 03-Sep |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1755 kg |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |