Audi A4 2006 vs Audi A3 2005

 
Audi A4
2006 - 2007
Audi A3
2005 - 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: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel

Performance

Power: 170 HP140 HP
Torque: 350 NM320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.5 seconds9.4 seconds
Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive.
Audi A4 engine produces 30 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.75.8
Real fuel consumption: 7.2 l/100km6.3 l/100km
The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1040 km in combined cycle940 km in combined cycle
970 km with real consumption870 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)

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 litres350 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
833 litres1120 litres
Audi A4 has 110 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 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): 2`0802`040
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 power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
Audi A3 has
  • lower fuel consumption
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