Audi A3 2016 vs Volkswagen Polo 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A3) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volkswagen Polo) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 25 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 105 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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Audi A3 is larger, but lower. Audi A3 is 7 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 10 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
880 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Polo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Audi A3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 1`840 kg | 1`660 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`290 kg | 1`163 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 550 kg | 497 kg | |
| Audi A3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem more than Volkswagen Polo. Therefore, Audi A3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 6000 | |
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