Audi A3 1997 vs Audi A3 2000

 
Audi A3
1997 - 2000
Audi A3
2000 - 2001
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.9 Diesel1.9 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 110 HP90 HP
Torque: 235 NM210 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.5 seconds12.4 seconds
Audi A3 1997 is more dynamic to drive.
Audi A3 1997 engine produces 20 HP more power than Audi A3 2000, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Audi A3 2000. Thanks to more power Audi A3 1997 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.94.9
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1120 km in combined cycle1120 km in combined cycle
1370 km on highway1340 km on highway
980 km with real consumption1030 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 560'000 km610'000 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: 3 years13 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Seat ToledoInstalled on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora, Seat Leon
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.

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 1997 and Audi A3 2000 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 350 litres350 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1100 litres1100 litres
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`6901`745
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

average
Average price (€): 10001400
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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