Audi A5 2009 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 50 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 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 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 940 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. | |||
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`150 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 6600 | |
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