Audi A3 2008 vs Audi A3 2004

 
Audi A3
2008 - 2013
Audi A3
2004 - 2008
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 170 HP140 HP
Torque: 350 NM320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.3 seconds9.7 seconds
Audi A3 2008 is more dynamic to drive.
Audi A3 2008 engine produces 30 HP more power than Audi A3 2004, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Audi A3 2004. Thanks to more power Audi A3 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.75.5
Real fuel consumption: 6.4 l/100km6.0 l/100km
The Audi A3 2004 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Audi A3 2008 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3 2004, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 2008 could require 30 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 2008 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3 2004.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 960 km in combined cycle1000 km in combined cycle
1220 km on highway1190 km on highway
850 km with real consumption910 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 6 years5 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Skoda SuperbInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4
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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.29 m4.29 m
Width: 1.76 m1.76 m
Height: 1.42 m1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 2008 and Audi A3 2004 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 370 litres370 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1104 litres1120 litres
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters10.7 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`9401`940
Safety: no data
Quality:
high

high
Average price (€): 66003400
Pros and Cons: Audi A3 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
Audi A3 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • lower price
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