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 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: | 9.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
Audi A3 and Audi A4 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.8 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
1140 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
840 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.29 m | 4.59 m | |
Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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 | 2`020 | |
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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