Audi A3 1996 vs Toyota Corolla 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
|
Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 14 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
|
The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 1 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Seat Leon, Seat Toledo, Seat Ibiza | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.38 m | |
| Audi A3 is 12 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 372 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1110 litres | no data | |
|
Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Audi A3 has 22 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 1.3 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Audi A3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`580 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.4/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Audi A3 has
|
Toyota Corolla has
| |