Audi A3 2008 vs Audi A4 2008
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| 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: | 170 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 50 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A3 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1580 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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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 | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 2`015 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| 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. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 5400 | |
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