Audi S3 2001 vs BMW 3 series 1993
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 225 HP | 102 HP | |
Torque: | 280 NM | 150 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 12 seconds | |
Audi S3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S3 engine produces 123 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 130 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Audi S3 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.7 | |
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S3 consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 52 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
870 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.16 m | 4.21 m | |
Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
Audi S3 is 5 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi S3 is 3 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 325 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1020 litres | 1030 litres | |
BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Audi S3 has 55 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 10 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`635 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | no data | low | |
Average price (€): | 5400 | 2000 | |
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