Comparison Audi A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TDI 8V (140 Hp) quattro & Ford Thunderbird (Retro Birds) 4.0 i V8 32V (256 Hp)
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| Brand: | Audi | Ford |
| Model: | A3 | Thunderbird |
| Generation: | A3 Sportback (8PA) | Thunderbird (Retro Birds) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.0 TDI 8V (140 Hp) quattro | 4.0 i V8 32V (256 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2006 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 2008 year | 2002 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Cabriolet |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 7.6-7.7 l/100 km | 13.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.0 l/100 km | 10.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 5.9-6.0 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 60 l | 68 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 159 - 162 g/km | |
| Power: | 140 hp | 256 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 6100 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 205 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.6 sec | 7 sec |
| Torque: | 320 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm. | 362 Nm @ 4300 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | BMM | |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1968 cm3 | 3950 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.8 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.7 l | |
| Fuel System: | Pump-nozzle (Unit Injector) | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 18 | 10.6 |
| Piston Stroke: | 95.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4286 mm | 4732 mm |
| Width: | 1765 mm | 1829 mm |
| Height: | 1423 mm | 1323 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2578 mm | 2723 mm |
| Front track: | 1534 mm | 1540 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1507 mm | 1530 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 302 l | 190 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1032 l | |
| Front suspension: | Coil spring | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 2030 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1395 kg | 1680 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1800 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1600 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 215/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.5J x 16 |