BMW 2 series 2013 vs Audi A3 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 4 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 2 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 2 series could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 2 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A3) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 2 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 2 series is 1 cm longer than the Audi A3, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 678 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 2 series has 40 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. This could mean that the BMW 2 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 25 600 | no data | |
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