BMW 2 series 2018 vs Audi A3 2020
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 178 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 28 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 2 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 2 series could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 2 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 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 | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 1 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 2.0 engine: Compared to their predecessors, B48 engines are more robust and less prone to major failures. They are well-suited for chip tuning, which can noticeably enhance performance and responsiveness without ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2018 2.0 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: | 4.57 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.43 m | |
| BMW 2 series is 7 cm longer than the Audi A3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 2 series is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 645 litres | 425 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1905 litres | no data | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 2 series has 220 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.6 metres more than that of the Audi A3, which means BMW 2 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`140 kg | 1`835 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`495 kg | 1`285 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 645 kg | 550 kg | |
| BMW 2 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem more than Audi A3. Therefore, BMW 2 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 16 200 | 29 800 | |
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