Audi A3 1998 vs Audi A3 2000

 
Audi A3
1998 - 2000
Audi A3
2000 - 2003
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.8 Petrol1.8 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chain and beltTiming chain and belt

Performance

Power: 180 HP125 HP
Torque: 235 NM170 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.5 seconds9.7 seconds
Audi A3 1998 is more dynamic to drive.
Audi A3 1998 engine produces 55 HP more power than Audi A3 2000, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Audi A3 2000. Thanks to more power Audi A3 1998 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.87.8
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 700 km in combined cycle700 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway880 km on highway
590 km with real consumption670 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km480'000 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: 5 years5 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Seat Leon, Seat Toledo, Audi TTInstalled 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 1998 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.15 m4.15 m
Width: 1.74 m1.74 m
Height: 1.42 m1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 1998 and Audi A3 2000 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 350 litres350 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1110 litres1110 litres
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`6901`720
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

average
Average price (€): 10001600
Rating in user reviews: 8.0/10 7.3/10
Pros and Cons: Audi A3 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
Audi A3 has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
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