Audi A3 2006 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 2006 engine produces 30 HP more power than Audi A3 2008, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Audi A3 2008. Thanks to more power Audi A3 2006 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.4
6.0
Real fuel consumption:
6.6 l/100km
6.5 l/100km
The Audi A3 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 2006 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 2006 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 2006 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3 2008.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
850 km in combined cycle
910 km in combined cycle
830 km with real consumption
840 km with real consumption
Audi A3 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
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 2006 and Audi A3 2008 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
350 litres
370 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1120 litres
1104 litres
Audi A3 2006 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3 2008. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 2006 (by 16 litres).