Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 41 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
4.8
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
63 litres
830 km with real consumption
880 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.46 m
4.70 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.43 m
Audi A3 is smaller. Audi A3 is 25 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
390 litres
480 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
845 litres
no data
Audi A4 has more luggage space. Audi A3 has 90 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Audi A3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably slightly better
