Audi A3 1997 vs Audi A4 2001

 
Audi A3
1997 - 2000
Audi A4
2001 - 2004
Body: HatchbackSedan
The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.9 Diesel1.9 Diesel

Performance

Power: 110 HP100 HP
Torque: 235 NM250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.5 seconds12.1 seconds
Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive.
Audi A3 engine produces 10 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 15 NM less than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.95.4
Real fuel consumption: 5.6 l/100km5.9 l/100km
The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1120 km in combined cycle1290 km in combined cycle
1370 km on highway1550 km on highway
980 km with real consumption1180 km with real consumption
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Dimensions

Length: 4.15 m4.55 m
Width: 1.74 m1.77 m
Height: 1.42 m1.43 m
Audi A3 is smaller.
Audi A3 is 40 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 350 litres445 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1100 litresno data
Audi A4 has more luggage space.
Audi A3 has 95 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4.
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi A4.
Gross weight (kg): 1`6901`925
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

below average
Audi A3 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably better
Average price (€): 10002000
Rating in user reviews: 8.0/10 7.2/10
Pros and Cons: Audi A3 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
Audi A4 has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
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