Audi A3 2013 vs Audi A1 2014
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 12 HP less power than Audi A1, but torque is 30 NM more than Audi A1. Despite less power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A1, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A3 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A3 is 50 cm longer than the Audi A1, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
845 litres | 920 litres | |
| Audi A3 has 120 litres more trunk space than the Audi A1. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A1 (by 75 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Audi A1, which means Audi A3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | 1`705 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 13 200 | 11 000 | |
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