Audi A3 2020 vs Tesla Model 3 2020
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | Electric | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 325 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 5.6 seconds | |
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Tesla Model 3 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 175 HP less power than Tesla Model 3, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Tesla Model 3. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 5.0 l/100km | ||
| Range per fill-up: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 448 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi A3 gets more mileage from one tank of fuel or charge. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A3) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Tesla Model 3) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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Audi A3 is smaller. Audi A3 is 20 cm shorter than the Tesla Model 3, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 649 litres | |
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Tesla Model 3 has more luggage space. Audi A3 has 224 litres less trunk space than the Tesla Model 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Tesla Model 3, which means Audi A3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`965 kg | 2`060 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`415 kg | 1`655 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 550 kg | 405 kg | |
| Audi A3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 26 procentiem more than Tesla Model 3. Therefore, Audi A3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 29 800 | 24 600 | |
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