Audi A3 2016 vs Fiat Bravo 2007
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| 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: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 255 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 70 HP more power than Fiat Bravo, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Fiat Bravo. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 58 litres | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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 Fiat Bravo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi Q3 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.50 m | |
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Audi A3 is larger, but lower. Audi A3 is 12 cm longer than the Fiat Bravo, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A3 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
880 litres | no data | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Audi A3 has 25 litres more trunk space than the Fiat Bravo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Fiat Bravo, which means Audi A3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | 2600 | |
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