Audi A4 2008 vs Audi A3 2008
| 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 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 40 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A4 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A4 is larger. Audi A4 is 41 cm longer than the Audi A3, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1104 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage capacity. Audi A4 has 110 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.7 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`960 | 1`975 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 5800 | 6600 | |
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