Audi A3 2013 engine produces 3 HP less power than Audi A3 2008, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Audi A3 2013 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.0
5.8
Real fuel consumption:
6.6 l/100km
7.0 l/100km
The Audi A3 2013 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 2013 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3 2008, which means that by driving the Audi A3 2013 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 2013 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3 2008.
Fuel tank capacity:
50 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1000 km in combined cycle
940 km in combined cycle
1160 km on highway
1140 km on highway
750 km with real consumption
780 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.31 m
4.29 m
Width:
1.79 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 2013 is 2 cm longer than the Audi A3 2008, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
380 litres
370 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1220 litres
1104 litres
Audi A3 2013 has 10 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3 2008. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 2013 (by 116 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters
10.7 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A3 2013 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi A3 2008.
Gross weight (kg):
1`785
1`870
Safety:
Audi A3 2008 scores higher in safety tests. The Audi A3 2008 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.