BMW 2 series 2018 vs Audi A3 2020
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | 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: | 6.7 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
| BMW 2 series engine produces 14 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Audi A3. Despite less power, BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 2.3 | 5.0 | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 2 series consumes 2.7 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 405 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 36 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1560 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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BMW 2 sērija has 4x4: This generation BMW features the Haldex Generation V proactive all-wheel-drive system, which sends 100% of torque to the front wheels as standard. The system analyzes data from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement if required. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split equally between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
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: | 12 years | 8 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 2018 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 2018 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: | 4.35 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 2 series is smaller, but higher. BMW 2 series is 14 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 2 series is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 645 litres | 425 litres | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 2 series has 220 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. The Audi A3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 2 series scores higher in safety tests, but Audi A3 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 600 | 28 000 | |
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