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 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.7
7.2
Real fuel consumption:
9.5 l/100km
9.5 l/100km
The Audi A3 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 2004 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
710 km in combined cycle
760 km in combined cycle
910 km on highway
960 km on highway
570 km with real consumption
570 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:
360'000 km
350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
4 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Seat Altea, Volkswagen Passat CC
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.
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.
