Audi 80 1986 vs Audi A3 2006
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Audi 80 engine produces 72 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 108 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Audi 80 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi 80 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi 80 could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi 80 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi 80 has 4x4: Vehicle features full-time Quattro II all-wheel drive - Torsen center differential with automatic torque split between front and rear axles, and electro-pneumatic manually-activated rear differential that automatically unlocks at speeds above 25 km/h. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 320'000 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 80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 1 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi Coupe | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi 80 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
| Audi 80 is 10 cm longer than the Audi A3, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Audi 80 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1120 litres | |
| Audi 80 has 5 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi 80 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`590 | 1`905 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 3200 | |
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