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:
3.2 Petrol
3.1 Petrol
Performance
Power:
250 HP
256 HP
Torque:
320 NM
330 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
6.4 seconds
6.4 seconds
Audi A3 engine produces 6 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Audi A4.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.6
10.6
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
560 km in combined cycle
590 km in combined cycle
730 km on highway
800 km on highway
560 km with real consumption
550 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Audi A4 2004 3.1 engine: The engine is prone to piston ring sticking and oil consumption, often requiring replacement of the pistons with forged ones. Frequent oil changes can help mitigate this issue, as can occasional high-speed ... More about Audi A4 2004 3.1 engine
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.
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.
