Audi A3 2000 vs Toyota Corolla 2002
Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 180 HP | 192 HP | |
Torque: | 235 NM | 180 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
Audi A3 engine produces 12 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 55 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Despite less power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.3 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
820 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
520 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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: | 5 years | 12 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Seat Leon, Seat Toledo, Audi TT | Used also on Toyota Celica | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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`785 | 1`200 | |
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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