Audi A3 2013 vs Audi A4 2008
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 180 HP | 120 HP | |
Torque: | 250 NM | 230 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 60 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 7.1 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 65 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
1020 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
620 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.46 m | 4.70 m | |
Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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: | 425 litres | 480 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
880 litres | no data | |
Audi A4 has more luggage space. Audi A3 has 55 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 | 1`960 | |
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 (€): | 13 200 | 5800 | |
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