Audi Coupe 1986 vs BMW 3 series 1983
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 137 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Audi Coupe and BMW 3 series have the same engine power, but Audi Coupe torque is 3 NM less than BMW 3 series. Audi Coupe reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Audi Coupe is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi Coupe consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi Coupe could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi Coupe consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi Coupe gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi Coupe engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi 80 | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi Coupe engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.38 m | |
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Audi Coupe is larger, but slightly lower. Audi Coupe is 10 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi Coupe is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 425 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 425 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi Coupe is 1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Audi Coupe can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`440 | 1`490 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 4200 | |
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