Audi A3 1996 vs Audi A3 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Audi A3 1996 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 1996 engine produces 25 HP more power than Audi A3 2000, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Audi A3 2000. Thanks to more power Audi A3 1996 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 2000 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A3 1996 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3 2000, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 1996 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 1996 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3 2000. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A3 2000 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Seat Leon, Seat Toledo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A3 1996 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 1996 and Audi A3 2000 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1110 litres | 1110 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`685 | 1`745 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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