2013 Audi A3 vs. 2013 Audi A4
To start off, both 2013 Audi A3 and 2013 Audi A4 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 Audi A3 and 2013 Audi A4 are equipped with a 1,984 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A4 (208 HP) has 11 more horse power than 2013 Audi A3. (197 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A4 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2013 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2013 Audi A4 (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A3. (281 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Audi A3 | 2013 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A3 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4292 mm | 4703 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1995 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1423 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2808 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.4 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
