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:
3.2 Petrol
3.1 Petrol
Performance
Power:
250 HP
256 HP
Torque:
320 NM
330 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
6.3 seconds
6.9 seconds
Audi A3 engine produces 6 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Audi A4. Despite less power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.9
10.7
Real fuel consumption:
11.4 l/100km
11.1 l/100km
By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A3 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
600 km in combined cycle
580 km in combined cycle
780 km on highway
790 km on highway
520 km with real consumption
560 km with real consumption
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:
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.
