Audi A5 2009 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 30 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 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 A5 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 64 mm (2.5 inches) | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Audi A3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Audi A3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from five 4x4 versions of Audi A3 2008 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A4, Seat Altea, Audi Q5, Seat Leon, Seat Exeo | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan | |
| 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. | |||
| Audi A3 2008 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Audi A3 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A5 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A5 is 42 cm longer than the Audi A3, 9 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | 1104 litres | |
| Audi A5 has 110 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 124 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Audi A3, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 6200 | |
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