BMW 3 series 2015 vs Audi A3 2013

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BMW 3 series
2015 - 2018
Audi A3
2013 - 2016
Body: Estate car / wagonHatchback
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
BMW 3 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi A3 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 3 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 1.5 - 2.0 (petrol)1.2 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid)

Performance

Power: 136 - 252 HP105 - 184 HP
Torque: 220 - 350 NM175 - 380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.9 - 9.3 seconds6.8 - 10.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.3 - 6.81.5 - 6.5
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A3.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 4.63 m4.31 m
Width: 1.81 m1.79 m
Height: 1.43 m1.43 m
BMW 3 series is larger.
BMW 3 series is 32 cm longer than the Audi A3, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 495 litres380 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1220 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity.
BMW 3 series has 115 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3.
Turning diameter: 11.7 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.8 metres more than that of the Audi A3, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`128~ 1`837
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

high
Average price (€): 16 60010 600
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • also available in 2WD
  • only petrol engines available
  • roomier boot
Audi A3 has
  • petrol, diesel and hybrid engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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