Audi A1 2014 vs Audi A3 2014
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A1 engine produces 25 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A1 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A1 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A1 could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A1 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Audi A1 2014 1.4 engine: The engine is reliable, however, owners frequently report excessive oil consumption, which is usually linked to piston ring issues. Loss of power is another common complaint. It's advised against maintaining ... More about Audi A1 2014 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.95 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A1 is smaller, but slightly higher. Audi A1 is 50 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 425 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
920 litres | 880 litres | |
| Audi A1 has 155 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A1 (by 40 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A1 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A3, which means Audi A1 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`660 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| 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 (€): | 8800 | 12 400 | |
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