2004 Audi A4 vs. 2004 Audi A3
To start off, both 2004 Audi A4 and 2004 Audi A3 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A3 (252 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2004 Audi A4. (201 HP @ 3500 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 165 kg more than 2004 Audi A3.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 A4 (451 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 131 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A4 | 2004 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A4 | A3 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.6 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
