Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 68 HP more power than Audi A1, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Audi A1. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
3.7
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
45 litres
830 km with real consumption
810 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.31 m
3.97 m
Width:
1.79 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.42 m
Audi A3 is larger. Audi A3 is 34 cm longer than the Audi A1, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
340 litres
270 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1180 litres
920 litres
Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Audi A3 has 70 litres more trunk space than the Audi A1. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 260 litres).
Turning diameter:
11 meters
10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Audi A1, which means Audi A3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
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.
