BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 30 HP less power than BMW 3 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.8
5.3
Real fuel consumption:
6.6 l/100km
7.6 l/100km
The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
50 litres
60 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1040 km in combined cycle
1130 km in combined cycle
1190 km on highway
1360 km on highway
750 km with real consumption
780 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.46 m
4.62 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.42 m
Audi A3 is smaller. Audi A3 is 17 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
425 litres
480 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
880 litres
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Audi A3 has 55 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Audi A3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better
