A3 Tdie or 1.6 vs A4 1.9Tdi ??

[Boy]

I presently run an A4 1.9TDI B6 130(6) avant.
It is getting a little long in the tooth at 190kmiles and
I have been wondering about replacing with an A3 Tdie or Tdi 1.6.
I presently average about 52 mpg and hope to get another 10mpg from either
of those alternatives. What I should like to hear from those who have run both
A4 and A3 is whether I would be disappointed with such matters as the road noise and
stability of the ride etc. Is there a significant difference in those aspects between
SE and Sport models?
I anticipate that I would look for an SE spec or S line.
Any comments would be welcome.
Thanks.

[Guest 2]

Whats your daily/weekly mileage?

Will reply back soon with more info on my 'E' ;)

[Boy]

Good question.
Daily, only about 55mles. I also drive a round trip of 850 miles once a month.
Annual mileage tends to be about 30-35k.
I seldom drive in seriously built up areas.
Iwouldn't wish to be without criuse for the motorway and would hate to be
without DIS at any time.

[Guest 2]

Well you should be OK with the DPF (which the E and 1.6 has) as these dont like built up urban areas

MPG is impressive from my E - I drive 100 miles per day all on motorway and sitting at 60-70mph I'm getting 62-75mpg all the time - the 1.6 will do 1 or 2 more

I would suggest a Sport model A3 as you get DIS, Aux in, 17" wheels, Concert HU. I would also go for the E as you're getting the reliable 1.9 TDi which is good for 300k+ if its maintained faithfully

Mine is the Sport which has the 17" wheels - road noise isn't too bad, although when you're going steady it soon disappears.

And also a good blast in 4th once a week keeps the DPF cleared.

Also depending on budget, go for a facelift model ('58 plate onwards) as you get the newer dials, drl lights, led taillights, re-designed bumper etc

I'm also getting about 700-750 miles out of a £65 fill

I do the same mileage as you per year and have done 13k since December 2011 - all trouble free apart from Audi messing up ;)

Forgot to add - the E also benefits from £30/year road tax (1.6 is £20/year) and both have the 105bhp.

[Boy]

Thanks Chris, that is very helpful.
Am I right to think that the Sport lacks cruise? presumably that would be an easy retro-fit?

[Guest 2]

Yep, cruise isn't standard on any trim levels but easily fitted - I shall send you a guide via PM if you wish to have it.

You will need confirmation of the cruise switch part number from Audi etc before fitting and whether you need a steering contol unit but generally all diesels have a good enough module fitted.