Audi A3 2004 vs Nissan Tiida 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 6 HP more power than Nissan Tiida, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Nissan Tiida. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.4 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A3 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Tiida, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Almera, Nissan Juke, Nissan Note, Nissan Micra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Tiida 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. | |||
| Audi A3 2004 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine often report difficulties starting in cold weather. Carbon buildup tends to cause sticking in the intake valves, throttle body, and EGR valve, leading to performance ... More about Audi A3 2004 1.6 engine Nissan Tiida 2007 1.6 engine: A simple and reliable engine, not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Tends to consume more oil, may have problems starting in cold weather. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.53 m | |
| Audi A3 is 1 cm shorter than the Nissan Tiida, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 272 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1120 litres | no data | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A3 has 98 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Tiida. The Nissan Tiida may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Nissan Tiida. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`825 | 1`715 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3400 | |
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