Audi A3 2020 vs Citroen C4 2020
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Audi A3 engine produces 5 HP less power than Citroen C4, but torque is 10 NM more than Citroen C4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Skoda Superb, Audi Q3, Audi A1, Skoda Scala | Used also on Peugeot 2008 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.52 m | |
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Audi A3 is larger, but lower. Audi A3 is 14 cm longer than the Citroen C4, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1250 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Audi A3 has 45 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Citroen C4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`875 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 000 | 23 600 | |
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