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:
2.0 Diesel
2.0 Diesel
Performance
Power:
150 HP
140 HP
Torque:
340 NM
320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.3 seconds
9.4 seconds
Audi A3 2013 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 2013 engine produces 10 HP more power than Audi A3 2005, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Audi A3 2005. Thanks to more power Audi A3 2013 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
5.8
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
55 litres
960 km with real consumption
870 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
4.46 m
4.29 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.42 m
Audi A3 2013 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A3 2013 is 17 cm longer than the Audi A3 2005, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
390 litres
350 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
845 litres
1120 litres
Audi A3 2013 has 40 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3 2005. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 2005 (by 275 litres).
Turning diameter:
11 meters
10.7 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A3 2013 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A3 2005.
Gross weight (kg):
1`945
2`040
Safety:
no data
no data
Quality:
Audi A3 2013 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 2005 has serious deffects in 450 percent more cases than Audi A3 2013, so Audi A3 2013 quality is probably significantly better
