Audi Coupe 1985 vs BMW 3 series 1983
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| 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: | 90 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 14 seconds | |
| Audi Coupe and BMW 3 series have the same engine power, but Audi Coupe torque is 5 NM more than BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 55 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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 Coupe engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi 80 | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi Coupe engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.38 m | |
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Audi Coupe is larger, but slightly lower. Audi Coupe is 10 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi Coupe is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 443 litres | 425 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 425 litres | |
| Audi Coupe has 18 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 4200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Audi Coupe has
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BMW 3 sērija has
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