Audi A3 2004 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Audi A3 2004 and Audi A3 2008 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Audi A3 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 2004 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3 2008, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 2004 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 2004 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3 2008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 113 mm (4.4 inches) | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4, Seat Exeo | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Touran | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A3 2008 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 2004 and Audi A3 2008 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1120 litres | 1104 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`855 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 6400 | |
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