Audi A1 2014 vs Audi A3 2013
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Audi A1 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A1 engine produces 3 HP more power than Audi A3, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A1 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the Audi A1 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A1 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.97 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A1 is smaller. Audi A1 is 48 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 425 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
920 litres | 880 litres | |
| Audi A1 has 155 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A1 (by 40 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A1 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`565 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Audi A1 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A3, so Audi A1 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 13 200 | |
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