Audi A3 2000 vs Peugeot 206 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 70 HP more power than Peugeot 206, whereas torque is 88 NM more than Peugeot 206. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 206 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 206 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 15 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 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 206 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A3 2000 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 2000 1.8 engine Peugeot 206 2002 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Peugeot 206 2002 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A3 is larger. Audi A3 is 33 cm longer than the Peugeot 206, 9 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1110 litres | 992 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Audi A3 has 140 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 206. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 118 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 1 metres more than that of the Peugeot 206, which means Audi A3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`785 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Audi A3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Peugeot 206, so Audi A3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
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