2013 Kia Sportage vs. 2013 Audi A3
To start off, both 2013 Kia Sportage and 2013 Audi A3 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A3 (197 HP) has 23 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sportage. (174 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sportage weights approximately 30 kg more than 2013 Audi A3.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2013 Audi A3 (281 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Kia Sportage | 2013 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Kia | Audi |
| Model | Sportage | A3 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4292 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1855 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1645 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
