Audi A3 2009 vs Audi A5 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 135 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 250 NM less than Audi A5. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Audi A5 2009 3.0 engine: The Audi 3.0 TDI CCWA is a powerful V6 diesel producing about 240 hp and is generally regarded as a solid and durable engine. With proper maintenance it can cover very high mileage, although over time several typical weak points tend to ... More about Audi A5 2009 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.38 m | |
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Audi A3 is smaller, but slightly higher. Audi A3 is 39 cm shorter than the Audi A5, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
674 litres | 750 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage space. Audi A3 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A5 (by 76 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.4 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: | 1`930 kg | 2`360 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`430 kg | 1`860 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 500 kg | 500 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 7800 | |
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