Audi A3 2008 and Audi A3 2004 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Audi A3 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.7
7.6
Audi A3 2008 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3 2004, which means that by driving the Audi A3 2008 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
820 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
1070 km on highway
980 km on highway
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
460'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
10 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Touran
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4, Seat Exeo
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A3 2008 might be a better choice in this respect.
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 2008 and Audi A3 2004 are practically the same length.