Audi A3 2014 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Audi A1 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 6 HP less power than Audi A1, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 3.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi A1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A3 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A3 is 48 cm longer than the Audi A1, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
880 litres | 920 litres | |
| Audi A3 has 155 litres more trunk space than the Audi A1. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A1 (by 40 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`820 | 1`695 | |
| 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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