Audi A4 2004 vs Audi A3 2004

 
Audi A4
2004 - 2007
Audi A3
2004 - 2008
Body: SedanHatchback
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.
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 102 HP102 HP
Torque: 148 NM148 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.6 seconds12.2 seconds
Audi A4 and Audi A3 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.77.1
Real fuel consumption: 8.2 l/100km7.7 l/100km
The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 90 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 900 km in combined cycle770 km in combined cycle
1160 km on highway1010 km on highway
850 km with real consumption710 km with real consumption
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 460'000 km460'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 10 years10 years

Dimensions

Length: 4.59 m4.29 m
Width: 1.77 m1.76 m
Height: 1.43 m1.42 m
Audi A4 is larger.
Audi A4 is 30 cm longer than the Audi A3, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 460 litres370 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
720 litres1120 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 400 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.1 meters10.7 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.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8501`805
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average

above average
Audi A3 has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A4, so Audi A3 quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 34003200
Pros and Cons: Audi A4 has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
Audi A3 has
  • lower fuel consumption
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