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 0.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
4.9
Fuel tank capacity:
50 litres
45 litres
720 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:
1.46 m
1.42 m
Audi A3 is larger. Audi A3 is 36 cm longer than the Audi A1, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
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270 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
920 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.