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): | 7.4 | 7.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi 80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 485 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1120 litres | |
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Audi 80 has more luggage capacity. Audi 80 has 115 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`480 | 1`905 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 3200 | |
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