Audi A3 2014 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 2014 engine produces 25 HP more power than Audi A3 2008, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Audi A3 2008. Thanks to more power Audi A3 2014 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
1.5
5.8
The Audi A3 2014 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A3 2014 consumes 4.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3 2008, which means that by driving the Audi A3 2014 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 645 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
40 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
2660 km in combined cycle
940 km in combined cycle
Audi A3 2014 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.31 m
4.29 m
Width:
1.79 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 2014 is 2 cm longer than the Audi A3 2008, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
280 litres
370 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1120 litres
1104 litres
Despite its longer length, Audi A3 2014 has 90 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3 2008. This could mean that the Audi A3 2014 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 2014 (by 16 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters
10.7 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A3 2014 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi A3 2008.
Gross weight (kg):
2`050
1`870
Safety:
Audi A3 2008 scores higher in safety tests. The Audi A3 2008 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Audi A3 2014 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 2008 has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than Audi A3 2014, so Audi A3 2014 quality is probably significantly better
