Audi S3 2001 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Audi S3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S3 engine produces 109 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 105 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Audi S3 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 6.9 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S3 consumes 2.5 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 S3 could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.16 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
| Audi S3 is 10 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi S3 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 310 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1020 litres | 1100 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Audi S3 has 40 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 80 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S3 is 0.9 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Audi S3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 2200 | |
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