BMW 2 series 2016 vs Audi 80 1991
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 94 HP more power than Audi 80, whereas torque is 142 NM more than Audi 80. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 6.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 66 litres | |
| 590 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 500'000 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 80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 2 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
| BMW 2 series is 5 cm shorter than the Audi 80, 7 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
335 litres | 710 litres | |
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Audi 80 has more luggage space. BMW 2 series has 150 litres less trunk space than the Audi 80. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi 80 (by 375 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi 80. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 25 600 | 800 | |
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