Audi A3 2004 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| 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): | 5.5 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 2004 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 2004 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3 2008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 1010 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: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4 | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A3 2008 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`940 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 6400 | |
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