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:
3.1 Petrol
3.2 Petrol
Performance
Power:
256 HP
250 HP
Torque:
330 NM
320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
6.9 seconds
6.3 seconds
Audi A4 engine produces 6 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Audi A3. Despite the higher power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.7
9.9
Real fuel consumption:
11.1 l/100km
11.4 l/100km
By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 120 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A4 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
60 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
580 km in combined cycle
600 km in combined cycle
790 km on highway
780 km on highway
560 km with real consumption
520 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
4.59 m
4.29 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.42 m
Audi A4 is larger. Audi A4 is 30 cm longer than the Audi A3, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
370 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
720 litres
1120 litres
Audi A4 has 90 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 400 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.1 meters
10.7 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Audi A3, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Audi A3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A4, so Audi A3 quality could be a bit better.
