Audi A3 1998 vs Audi A3 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Audi A3 1998 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 1998 engine produces 30 HP more power than Audi A3 2000, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Audi A3 2000. Thanks to more power Audi A3 1998 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 2000 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 1998 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 1998 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 1998 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3 2000. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 2000 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Seat Ibiza, Seat Leon, Audi TT | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A3 2000 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A3 1998 1.8 engine: The engine is considered reliable, with a lifespan from 300,000 km.
The primary causes of unstable operation include air leaks through the crankcase ventilation system, throttle body malfunctions, idle air ... More about Audi A3 1998 1.8 engine Audi A3 2000 1.8 engine: The weakest link in this engine is the turbine, whose failure is contributed to by a faulty catalytic converter. The oil pump and chain tensioner also tend to have problems. | |||
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 1998 and Audi A3 2000 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1020 litres | 1020 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`810 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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