Audi A3 2020 vs Toyota Corolla 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 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 | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 10.8 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 97 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| 720 km with real consumption | 1020 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 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: | 8 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Skoda Superb, Skoda Scala, Audi A1, Audi Q3 | 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 2020 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Audi A3 2020 1.5 engine Toyota Corolla 2018 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 2018 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Audi A3 is 14 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Audi A3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`835 | 1`805 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Toyota Corolla scores higher in safety tests. The Toyota Corolla scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 000 | 15 000 | |
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