Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.
Performance
Power:
122 HP
150 HP
Torque:
200 NM
250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.3 seconds
8.2 seconds
Audi A3 2016 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 2013 engine produces 28 HP less power than Audi A3 2016, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Audi A3 2016. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 2013 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.0
5.0
Fuel tank capacity:
50 litres
50 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1000 km in combined cycle
1000 km in combined cycle
1190 km on highway
1160 km on highway
750 km with real consumption
720 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
380'000 km
360'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
9 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Yeti
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon, Audi Q3
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A3 2013 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.46 m
4.46 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 2013 and Audi A3 2016 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
425 litres
425 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
880 litres
880 litres
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A3 2013 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A3 2016.
