Audi A3 2004 vs Audi A3 2008

 
Audi A3
2004 - 2006
Audi A3
2008 - 2013
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chain and beltTiming chain

Performance

Power: 150 HP200 HP
Torque: 200 NM280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.1 seconds7.1 seconds
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): 6.97.2
Real fuel consumption: 7.8 l/100km8.8 l/100km
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 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 790 km in combined cycle760 km in combined cycle
1000 km on highway980 km on highway
700 km with real consumption620 km with real consumption
Ground clearance: 113 mm (4.4 inches)110 mm (4.3 inches)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 5 years10 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Seat Altea, Seat LeonInstalled 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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.29 m4.29 m
Width: 1.76 m1.76 m
Height: 1.42 m1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 2004 and Audi A3 2008 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 370 litres370 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1120 litres1104 litres
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters10.7 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`8751`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 (€): 32006400
Pros and Cons: Audi A3 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • lower price
Audi A3 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • fewer faults
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