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: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A1 engine produces 12 HP more power than Audi A3, but torque is 30 NM less than Audi A3. Despite the higher power, Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A1 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A1 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
920 litres | 845 litres | |
| Audi A1 has 120 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A1 (by 75 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`705 | 1`930 | |
| 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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