Audi A3 2008 vs Audi A1 2012
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Audi A1 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 3 HP less power than Audi A1, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A1, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A3 is larger. Audi A3 is 29 cm longer than the Audi A1, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
674 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Audi A3 has 10 litres less trunk space than the Audi A1. This could mean that the Audi A3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi A1. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`995 | 1`685 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Audi A1 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A3, so Audi A1 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 8000 | |
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