Audi A3 2004 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Audi A3 2008 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 2004 engine produces 50 HP less power than Audi A3 2008, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Audi A3 2008. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 2004 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 2004 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3 2008, which means that by driving the Audi A3 2004 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 2004 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3 2008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 113 mm (4.4 inches) | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat CC, Volkswagen Beetle, Audi TT | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Audi A3 2004 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Audi A3 2004 2.0 engine | |||
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`875 | 1`895 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A3 2008 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 2004 has serious deffects in 225 percent more cases than Audi A3 2008, so Audi A3 2008 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 6200 | |
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