Audi A3 2004 vs Audi A4 2004
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 70 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A3 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 8 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 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6 | |
| 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 | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A3 is smaller. Audi A3 is 30 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1120 litres | 720 litres | |
| Audi A3 has 90 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 400 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Audi A3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A4, so Audi A3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2600 | |
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