Audi A3 2000 vs Toyota Corolla 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 8 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Toyota Corolla. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A3 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 280'000 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 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Golf | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
| Audi A3 is 3 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1110 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Audi A3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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