Audi Q3 2014 vs Mercedes GLA 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi Q3) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes GLA) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Audi Q3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi Q3 engine produces 28 HP more power than Mercedes GLA, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Mercedes GLA. Thanks to more power Audi Q3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi Q3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi Q3 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLA, which means that by driving the Audi Q3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi Q3 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLA. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi Q3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.49 m | |
| Audi Q3 is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLA, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi Q3 is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 421 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1365 litres | 1235 litres | |
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Audi Q3 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Mercedes GLA may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi Q3 (by 130 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`225 kg | 1`920 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`625 kg | 1`395 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 600 kg | 525 kg | |
| Audi Q3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem more than Mercedes GLA. Therefore, Audi Q3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 20 200 | |
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