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:
3.1 Petrol
3.2 Petrol
Performance
Power:
256 HP
250 HP
Torque:
330 NM
320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
6.4 seconds
6.4 seconds
Audi A4 engine produces 6 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Audi A3.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.6
10.6
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
60 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
590 km in combined cycle
560 km in combined cycle
800 km on highway
730 km on highway
550 km with real consumption
560 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Audi A4 2004 3.1 engine: The engine is prone to piston ring sticking and oil consumption, often requiring replacement of the pistons with forged ones. Frequent oil changes can help mitigate this issue, as can occasional high-speed ... More about Audi A4 2004 3.1 engine
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
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.
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.
