Audi A3 OR A4 - Which One Is Better?

  1. A3 2019 Audi A3

    Price: USD 12,520

  2. A3 2022 Audi A3

    Price: USD 78,080

  3. A3 2008 Audi A3

    Price: USD 7,220

  4. A3 2010 Audi A3

    Price: USD 1,450

  5. A4 2018 Audi A4

    Price: USD 13,195

  6. A4 2019 Audi A4

    Price: USD 20,430

  7. A3 2014 Audi A3

    Price: USD 4,887

  8. A4 2011 Audi A4

    Price: USD 1,980

  9. A3 2017 Audi A3

    Price: USD 9,540

  10. A3 2013 Audi A3

    Price: USD 6,660

Both of the cars come from the same manufacturing company. The Audi A4 is larger than the A3 series sedan, which is no surprise. The impact of larger dimensions is on interior space. The A4 gives a very irresistible driving pleasure, which is why it rules the roads mostly.


Weigh Comparison

The notchback A3 initially responds spontaneously and maneuverable than the A4. Thanks to its noticeably lower fighting weight, it weighs in at 1.390 kg with the 2.0 TDI, the A4 in the same engine configuration weighs 1.542 kg; On the other hand, the Audi A4 comes with the high-precision steering, which knows how to respond and yet smoothly convert the weight advantage into a higher level of agility.


Fuel Consumption

The fuel consumption of Audi A3 is 7.1 – 3.9 liters per 100 kilometers (33.1 – 60.3 US mpg) and on combined 163 – 102 (262.3 – 164.2 g/mi). On the other hand Audi A4 consumes the average fuel consumption of 7.6 – 3.7 liters per 100 kilometers (30.9 – 63.6 US mpg) and the combined of 175 – 95 (281.6 – 152.9 g/mi).


Basic Engine & Price

The Audi A3 Sportback that comes with 2.0 TDI with 150 hp available with a basic price of $ 32216, and the A4 Avant with 2.0-liter TDI in the 136-hp version, which is particularly geared towards efficiency (from $ 41525). Both of the cars come with 4-cylinder, 4-valve, turbo diesel, particulate filter. The maximum torque of Audi A4 is 320 Nm at 1750 - 2500 / min while the maximum torque of A3 is 320 Nm at 1750 - 3000 / min. The A3 accelerates in 8.3 sec from 0-100 km/h. On the other hand the A4 comes with 9.9 sec from 0-100 km/h.


Thanks to its more powerful engine and a weight advantage of more than 200 kilograms, the Sportback has a clear lead in terms of performance and dynamics.


Difference in Interior

Both cars have the navigation plus on board, however, the A3 Sportback belongs to the more compact and intuitive MMI control with touchpad. The A4 however, comes with only a conventional rotary-push control with more buttons available.


Verdict

Both of the cars are equipped with a range of hi-tech features that helps a lot on road and provide smooth drive with low fuel consumption and provide great engine performance. The Audi A4 is a little expensive than A3 due to the age difference of both of the cars.

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