Audi A3 2020 vs Citroen C4 2020
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 20 HP more power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Citroen C4. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Skoda Superb, Audi Q3, Audi A1, Skoda Scala | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C4 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: | 4.50 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.52 m | |
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Audi A3 is larger, but lower. Audi A3 is 14 cm longer than the Citroen C4, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1250 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Audi A3 has 45 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Citroen C4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`835 | 1`735 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 400 | 24 200 | |
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