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:
7.9 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 1.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.4
6.6
Real fuel consumption:
6.6 l/100km
6.8 l/100km
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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
850 km in combined cycle
1060 km in combined cycle
830 km with real consumption
1020 km with real consumption
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
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:
350 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1120 litres
no data
Audi A4 has more luggage space. Audi A3 has 110 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4.
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.
