Audi A3 1996 vs Audi A4 2001
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Audi A3
1996 - 2000
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Audi A3 1.6 | 100 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi A3 1.6 | 100 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Audi A3 1.8 5V | 125 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi A3 1.8 5V | 125 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Audi A3 1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi A3 1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Audi A3 1.8 5V Turbo | 180 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi A3 1.8 5V Turbo | 180 HP | Petrol | Automatic
1.8 5V Turbo quattro | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
1.8 5V Turbo quattro | 180 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
1.9 TDI | 90 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 90 HP | Diesel | Automatic
1.9 TDI | 110 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 110 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Audi A4
2001 - 2004
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Audi A4 1.6 | 102 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi A4 1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi A4 1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Audi A4 1.8 5V Turbo | 163 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Audi A4 1.8 5V Turbo | 163 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi A4 1.8 5V Turbo | 190 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi A4 1.8 5V Turbo | 190 HP | Petrol | Automatic
1.8 5V Turbo Quattro | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
1.8 5V Turbo Quattro | 163 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
1.8 5V Turbo Quattro | 190 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
1.8 5V Turbo Quattro | 163 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
1.9 TDI | 100 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 130 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 130 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 130 HP | Diesel | Automatic
1.9 TDI | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI Quattro | 130 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
2.0 5V | 130 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.0 5V | 130 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.0 FSI | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.0 FSI | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.4 5V | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.4 5V | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.5 TDI | 155 HP | Diesel | Manual
2.5 TDI | 155 HP | Diesel | Automatic
2.5 TDI | 163 HP | Diesel | Automatic
2.5 TDI | 163 HP | Diesel | Manual
2.5 TDI Quattro | 180 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
2.5 TDI Quattro | 180 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
3.0 5V | 220 HP | Petrol | Manual
3.0 5V | 220 HP | Petrol | Automatic
3.0 5V Quattro | 220 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
3.0 5V Quattro | 220 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Body:
Hatchback Sedan
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/Automatic Manual/Automatic
Engines:
1.6 - 1.9 1.6 - 3.0
Performance
Power:
90 - 180 HP 100 - 220 HP
Torque:
145 - 235 NM 148 - 370 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
7.5 - 13.7 seconds 6.9 - 12.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.9 - 8.9 5.4 - 10.8
Audi A3 petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than Audi A4. On average, Audi A3 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version !
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption " to learn more about fuel economy.
Dimensions
Length:
4.15 m 4.55 m
Width:
1.74 m 1.77 m
Height:
1.42 m 1.43 m
Audi A3 is smaller. Audi A3 is 40 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
350 litres 445 litres
Trunk max capacity:with rear seats folded down
1110 litres no data
Audi A4 has more luggage space. Audi A3 has 95 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4.
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters 11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi A4.
Gross weight (kg):
~ 1`690 ~ 1`992
Safety:
no data
Quality:
above average
above average
Average price (€):
1000 2000
Rating in user reviews:
8.0 /10
7.2 /10
Pros and Cons:
Audi A3 has
lower fuel consumption higher ratings in user reviews lower price
Audi A4 has
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