Audi A3 2016 vs Toyota Auris 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 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: | 150 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 51 HP more power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 122 NM more than Toyota Auris. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 280'000 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 A3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon, Seat Ateca | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Verso, Toyota iQ | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota Auris 2015 1.3 engine: The engine is known for its reliability but exhibits several common issues, especially as mileage increases. Owners report minor oil consumption, which tends to grow over time due to piston ring coking. Individual ignition ... More about Toyota Auris 2015 1.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.31 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 is 4 cm longer than the Toyota Auris, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1220 litres | no data | |
| Audi A3 has 20 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Toyota Auris, which means Audi A3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`735 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Auris has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 10 200 | |
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