Audi A3 2016 vs Toyota Corolla 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 28 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 93 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 6.3 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A3 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 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: | 12 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon, Seat Ateca | Used also on Toyota Auris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Audi A3 2016 1.4 engine: The 1.4 TSI engine from the EA211 family (code CZEA, 150 hp) is a modern turbocharged unit designed to balance performance and efficiency. It features direct fuel injection, a timing belt drive, and the ACT cylinder deactivation system, which shuts down two cylinders under light load to reduce fuel consumption. In everyday use the engine offers good ... More about Audi A3 2016 1.4 engine Toyota Corolla 2013 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest. The timing chain has a ... More about Toyota Corolla 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
| Audi A3 is 16 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 452 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Audi A3 has 27 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`795 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 7000 | |
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