Audi A3 2015 vs Audi A4 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 223 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 12 HP more power than Audi A4, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 7.4 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A3 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi A4 2008 2.0 engine: This engine offers a good balance of power and fuel efficiency but is highly demanding in terms of service quality. One of its most notable issues is excessive oil consumption. While the manufacturer addressed this ... More about Audi A4 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A3 is smaller. Audi A3 is 24 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
845 litres | no data | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Audi A3 has 90 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Audi A3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 225 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 5200 | |
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