BMW 2 series 2017 vs Audi A3 2016
| Body: | Coupe | Cabrio | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
| BMW 2 series engine produces 6 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Audi A3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 2 series consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the BMW 2 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, 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: | 940 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 2 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 300'000 km | 350'000 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 A3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, 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 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2017 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 2 series and Audi A3 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 680 litres | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 2 series has 70 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`910 kg | 1`965 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`405 kg | 1`465 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 505 kg | 500 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | no data | |
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