Audi A3 2008 vs Nissan X-Trail 2003

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Audi A3
2008 - 2013
Nissan X-Trail
2003 - 2007
Body: CabrioCrossover / SUV
Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Audi A3 is available only with front wheel drive, while Nissan X-Trail can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.2 - 2.02.0 - 2.5

Performance

Power: 102 - 200 HP136 - 165 HP
Torque: 148 - 320 NM192 - 314 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.3 - 12.5 seconds9.9 - 13.1 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.1 - 10.37.1 - 10.0
Audi A3 petrol engines consumes on average 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Nissan X-Trail. On average, Audi A3 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 4.24 m4.51 m
Width: 1.76 m1.76 m
Height: 1.42 m1.70 m
Audi A3 is 27 cm shorter than the Nissan X-Trail, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A3 is 28 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 260 litres410 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
674 litres1841 litres
Nissan X-Trail has more luggage space.
Audi A3 has 150 litres less trunk space than the Nissan X-Trail. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan X-Trail (by 1167 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Nissan X-Trail.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`930~ 2`009
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
high

average
Average price (€): 62002800
Pros and Cons: Audi A3 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
Nissan X-Trail has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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