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:
Manual
Manual
Engine:
2.0 Diesel
2.0 Diesel
Performance
Power:
170 HP
140 HP
Torque:
350 NM
320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.3 seconds
9.7 seconds
Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 30 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.8
5.7
Real fuel consumption:
6.0 l/100km
6.8 l/100km
The Audi A3 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A3 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
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
833 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 287 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.
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.
