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 and Audi A3 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.6
5.8
Real fuel consumption:
6.8 l/100km
6.3 l/100km
The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.8 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 120 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 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1060 km in combined cycle
940 km in combined cycle
1020 km with real consumption
870 km with real consumption
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
5 years
5 years
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, while the height of Audi A4 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
350 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1120 litres
Audi A4 has more luggage capacity. Audi A4 has 110 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3.
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.
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.
