Audi A4 2004 vs Audi A3 2006
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 3 HP more power than Audi A3, but torque is 25 NM less than Audi A3. Despite the higher power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi A4 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 320'000 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 A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 1 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A4 2004 1.8 engine: The main known problems for this engine are turbocharger failure, ignition issues, and unstable idle.
The turbocharger frequently fails due to oil coking in the supply lines.
The ignition coils with ... More about Audi A4 2004 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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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 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
720 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 400 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`905 | |
| Safety: | no data | no 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 (€): | 2600 | 3200 | |
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