Fiat Brava 1995 vs Audi A3 1996
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 103 HP | 100 HP | |
Torque: | 144 NM | 145 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Fiat Brava engine produces 3 HP more power than Audi A3, but torque is 1 NM less than Audi A3. Despite the higher power, Fiat Brava reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.6 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Fiat Brava consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Fiat Brava could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat Brava consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
750 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
600 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 5 years | 1 years | |
Engine spread: | Used also on Fiat Marea | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Seat Leon, Seat Toledo, Seat Ibiza | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.19 m | 4.15 m | |
Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Fiat Brava is 4 cm longer than the Audi A3, width is practically the same , while the height of Fiat Brava is 1 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 350 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
775 litres | 1110 litres | |
Fiat Brava has 30 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 335 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
The turning circle of the Fiat Brava is 0.5 metres less than that of the Audi A3, which means Fiat Brava can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`630 | 1`600 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | low | above average | |
Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Brava has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 600 | 1000 | |
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