Audi A4 2000 vs BMW 3 series 2002
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
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: | 115 HP | 115 HP | |
Torque: | 285 NM | 265 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
Audi A4 and BMW 3 series have the same engine power, but Audi A4 torque is 20 NM more than BMW 3 series. Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.9 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
1440 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
1120 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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 BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 3 years | 9 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A6, Volkswagen Bora | 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. | |||
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 | no data | |
BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 45 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
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`870 | 1`980 | |
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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