Audi A3 2016 vs Audi A5 2016
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
| Audi A3 engine produces 6 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Audi A5. Despite less power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 58 litres | |
| 830 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
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Audi A3 is smaller, but slightly higher. Audi A3 is 28 cm shorter than the Audi A5, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
845 litres | no data | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage space. Audi A3 has 90 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Audi A5, which means Audi A3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 2`185 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A5 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 27 400 | |
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