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. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A4 (201 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2004 Audi A3. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A4 weights approximately 315 kg more than 2004 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Audi A3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 will offer significantly more control. 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 A4 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A3. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A3.
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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 | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 63 L |