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:
2.0 Diesel
2.0 Diesel
Performance
Power:
120 HP
140 HP
Torque:
290 NM
320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
10.7 seconds
9.6 seconds
Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 20 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.1
5.1
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1270 km in combined cycle
1070 km in combined cycle
1580 km on highway
1300 km on highway
1000 km with real consumption
1010 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.70 m
4.29 m
Width:
1.83 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.42 m
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
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1104 litres
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.
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.
