Audi A3 2008 vs Nissan X-Trail 2003
| Body: | Cabrio | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 60 HP more power than Nissan X-Trail, whereas torque is 88 NM more than Nissan X-Trail. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 10.0 | |
| Audi A3 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| Nissan X-Trail gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Nissan X-Trail 2003: It has selectable four-wheel drive with Auto, 2WD and Lock modes. In Auto mode, it has front-wheel drive under normal conditions, the rear axle engages when the front wheels start to slip, and power is distributed variably up to 50:50 front to rear. In 2WD mode, the transfer clutch is permanently unlocked, but the electronic control unit can engage the rear wheels occasionally, for example during hard acceleration. In Lock mode, the transfer clutch is permanently locked, providing a constant 50:50 power distribution. When vehicle speed increases above 30 km/h (20 mph), it switches to Auto mode, but when speed decreases, it switches back to Lock mode. The system also switches to 2WD mode in the event of overheating. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat CC, Volkswagen Beetle, Audi TT | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Primera, Nissan Serena, Nissan Sentra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.68 m | |
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Audi A3 is smaller. Audi A3 is 27 cm shorter than the Nissan X-Trail, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A3 is 26 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
674 litres | no data | |
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Nissan X-Trail has more luggage space. Audi A3 has 150 litres less trunk space than the Nissan X-Trail. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Nissan X-Trail. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`985 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan X-Trail has serious deffects in 290 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 2600 | |
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