Audi A3 2008 and Audi A3 2005 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Audi A3 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.0
5.8
Real fuel consumption:
6.5 l/100km
6.3 l/100km
By specification Audi A3 2008 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3 2005, 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 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3 2005.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
910 km in combined cycle
940 km in combined cycle
840 km with real consumption
870 km with real consumption
Average engine lifespan:
390'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
8 years
5 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan
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.
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 2005 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
370 litres
350 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1104 litres
1120 litres
Audi A3 2008 has 20 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3 2005. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 2005 (by 16 litres).
