Audi A1 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 6 HP less power than Audi A1, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
3.7
Fuel tank capacity:
50 litres
45 litres
900 km with real consumption
810 km with real consumption
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:
380 litres
270 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1220 litres
920 litres
Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Audi A3 has 110 litres more trunk space than the Audi A1. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 300 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.