BMW 2 series 2015 vs Audi A3 2013
| Body: | Coupe | Cabrio | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| BMW 2 series and Audi A3 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 litres | |
| 910 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
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. | |||
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 is 1 cm longer than the Audi A3, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 678 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 (kg): | 1`885 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 17 800 | no data | |
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