2004 Audi A3 vs. 2004 Audi A4
To start off, both 2004 Audi A3 and 2004 Audi A4 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2004 Audi A3 and 2004 Audi A4 are equipped with a 1,968 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A3 (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Audi A4. (137 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A4 weights approximately 92 kg more than 2004 Audi A3.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A4. (310 Nm @ 1740 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A4.
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2004 Audi A3 | 2004 Audi A4 | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | A3 | A4 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1740 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1482 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 4.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.5 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |