BMW 2 series 2013 vs Audi A3 2013
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 2 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi A3 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 2 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 3.0 | 1.4 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 - 340 HP | 110 - 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 - 500 NM | 200 - 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 - 9.6 seconds | 7.6 - 11.4 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 - 8.5 | 3.9 - 6.6 | |
|
BMW 2 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A3. On average, BMW 2 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 2 series is 2 cm longer than the Audi A3, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
335 litres | 678 litres | |
|
Audi A3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 2 series has 40 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. This could mean that the BMW 2 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 343 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Audi A3, which means BMW 2 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`015 | ~ 1`936 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 26 000 | no data | |
| Pros and Cons: |
BMW 2 sērija has
|
Audi A3 has
| |