Audi A1 2014 vs Audi A3 2013
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 | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 125 HP | 122 HP | |
Torque: | 200 NM | 200 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
Audi A1 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A1 engine produces 3 HP more power than Audi A3, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.0 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
By specification Audi A1 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the Audi A1 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
1070 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
680 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 380'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Yeti | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 3.95 m | 4.46 m | |
Width: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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 | 10.9 meters | |
The turning circle of the Audi A1 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi A3. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`660 | 1`785 | |
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 (€): | 11 000 | 13 200 | |
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