BMW 2 series 2017 vs Audi A3 2020
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 2 series engine produces 14 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 2 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 2 series could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 2 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A3) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 2 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1, BMW 4 sērija | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Skoda Superb, Skoda Scala, Audi A1, Audi Q3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2017 1.5 engine: The B38 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, introduced in 2013, was designed with a focus on fuel efficiency and low emissions to meet modern environmental standards. While it received generally positive ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2017 1.5 engine Audi A3 2020 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Audi A3 2020 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 2 series is smaller. BMW 2 series is 6 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 425 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. BMW 2 series has 35 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 200 | 29 800 | |
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