Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 25 HP more power than Audi A1, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Audi A1. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
4.9
Fuel tank capacity:
40 litres
45 litres
640 km with real consumption
680 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.31 m
3.95 m
Width:
1.79 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.42 m
Audi A3 is larger. Audi A3 is 36 cm longer than the Audi A1, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
280 litres
270 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1120 litres
920 litres
Audi A3 has 10 litres more trunk space than the Audi A1. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 200 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters
10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A1.
Audi A1 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A3, so Audi A1 quality could be a bit better.
