Audi A3 2016 vs Audi A5 2016
| 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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 62 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Audi A5. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A3 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi Q3 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q7, Volkswagen Touareg | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
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Audi A3 is smaller, but slightly higher. Audi A3 is 28 cm shorter than the Audi A5, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
845 litres | no data | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage space. Audi A3 has 55 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Audi A5, which means Audi A3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 2`105 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A5 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 27 400 | |
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