The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Audi A4 petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A3. On average, Audi A4 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Dimensions
Length:
4.59 m
4.29 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.42 m
Audi A4 is larger. Audi A4 is 30 cm longer than the Audi A3, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
370 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
833 litres
1120 litres
Audi A4 has 90 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 287 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.1 meters
10.7 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Audi A3, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.