Audi A4 2007 vs Audi A3 2008
| 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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 10 HP less power than Audi A3, but torque is 180 NM more than Audi A3. Despite less power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A4 is larger. Audi A4 is 41 cm longer than the Audi A3, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1104 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage capacity. Audi A4 has 110 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Audi A3, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`205 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| 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. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 6400 | |
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