Audi A3 2008 vs Audi A3 2004
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Audi A3 2008 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 2008 engine produces 50 HP more power than Audi A3 2004, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Audi A3 2004. Thanks to more power Audi A3 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 7.8 | |
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The Audi A3 2004 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A3 2008 consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3 2004, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 2008 could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Audi A3 2004 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat CC, Volkswagen Beetle, Audi TT | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Audi A3 2004 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Audi A3 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 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 is 5 cm shorter than the Audi A3 2004, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
674 litres | 1120 litres | |
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Audi A3 2004 has more luggage space. Audi A3 2008 has 110 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3 2004. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 2004 (by 446 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`985 | 1`905 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A3 2008 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 2004 has serious deffects in 225 percent more cases than Audi A3 2008, so Audi A3 2008 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 3200 | |
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