Audi A3 2020 vs Toyota Corolla 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 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 (Toyota Corolla) 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: | 116 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Audi A3 engine produces 16 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 126 NM more than Toyota Corolla. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 7.8 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A3 consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 480 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2018 1.8 engine: Owners often report excessive oil consumption. Carbon buildup in the intake and on the throttle body frequently causes unstable idle speeds. The Valvematic system controller is prone to glitches, often ... More about Toyota Corolla 2018 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
| Audi A3 is 14 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 368 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A3 has 57 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. The Toyota Corolla may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`905 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Toyota Corolla scores higher in safety tests. The Toyota Corolla scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 29 800 | 16 000 | |
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