BMW 2 series 2017 vs Audi A3 2016
| Body: | Coupe | Cabrio | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 40 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 750 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 2 sērija 2017 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... 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 | 845 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 | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`940 kg | 2`095 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`430 kg | 1`595 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 510 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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