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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| 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: | n/a seconds | 8 seconds | |
| Audi 80 engine produces 72 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 108 NM less than Audi A3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 7.5 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi 80 consumes 4 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 600 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi A3 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`935 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 3200 | |
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