Audi A3 2013 vs Audi A3 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Audi A3 2016 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 2013 engine produces 28 HP less power than Audi A3 2016, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Audi A3 2016. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 2013 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Yeti | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon, Seat Ateca | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A3 2013 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A3 2013 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 2013 and Audi A3 2016 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 425 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
880 litres | 880 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 2013 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A3 2016. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`785 | 1`795 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 17 000 | |
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