Audi A1 2012 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Audi A1 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A1 engine produces 60 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A1 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A1 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.95 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A1 is smaller. Audi A1 is 34 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 267 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1104 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Audi A1 has 103 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A1 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`685 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 8000 | 6200 | |
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