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:
140 HP
120 HP
Torque:
320 NM
290 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.6 seconds
10.7 seconds
Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 20 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 1.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.1
5.1
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1070 km in combined cycle
1270 km in combined cycle
1300 km on highway
1580 km on highway
1010 km with real consumption
1000 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.29 m
4.70 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.43 m
Audi A3 is smaller. Audi A3 is 41 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
370 litres
480 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1104 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
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.7 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.