Audi A3 2008 vs Audi A3 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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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): | 5.7 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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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 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Skoda Superb | Installed 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 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. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1104 litres | 1120 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 3200 | |
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