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
122 HP
Torque:
250 NM
200 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.2 seconds
9.3 seconds
Audi A3 2016 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 2016 engine produces 28 HP more power than Audi A3 2013, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Audi A3 2013. Thanks to more power Audi A3 2016 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.0
5.0
Fuel tank capacity:
50 litres
50 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1000 km in combined cycle
1000 km in combined cycle
1160 km on highway
1190 km on highway
720 km with real consumption
750 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
360'000 km
380'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
10 years
9 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon, Audi Q3
Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Yeti
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A3 2013 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.46 m
4.46 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 2016 and Audi A3 2013 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
425 litres
425 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
880 litres
880 litres
Turning diameter:
11 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A3 2016 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi A3 2013.
