BMW 2 series 2014 vs Audi A3 2014
| Body: | Coupe | Cabrio | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 2 series engine produces 41 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 litres | |
| 940 km with real consumption | 870 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. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2014 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2014 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 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`865 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | 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 (€): | 16 200 | no data | |
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