Audi A4 1999 vs BMW 3 series 2002
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 125 HP | 116 HP | |
Torque: | 173 NM | 175 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11 seconds | |
Audi A4 engine produces 9 HP more power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 2 NM less than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 7.3 | |
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 consumes 2 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 A4 could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
870 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Audi A4 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 350'000 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 A4 engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 4 years | 6 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A6, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | 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. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.48 m | 4.48 m | |
Width: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 and BMW 3 series are practically the same length. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 435 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | 1345 litres | |
BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 45 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 95 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10 meters | |
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 1.1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`930 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | high | below average | |
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 1400 | 2400 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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