BMW 3 series 1991 vs Audi 80 1990
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BMW 3 series
1991 - 1998
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BMW 316i | 99 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 316i | 100 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 316i | 102 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 316i | 102 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 318i | 113 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 318i | 113 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 318i | 115 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 318i | 115 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 318is | 140 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 318is | 140 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 318tds | 90 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 320i | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 320i | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 323i | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 323i | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 325i | 192 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 325i | 192 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 325td | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 325td | 115 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 325tds | 143 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 325tds | 143 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 328i | 193 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 328i | 193 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 318is | 140 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 318is | 140 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi 80
1990 - 1995
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Audi 80 1.6 E | 71 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi 80 1.9 TD | 75 HP | Diesel | Manual
Audi 80 1.9 TDI | 90 HP | Diesel | Manual
Audi 80 1.9 TDI | 90 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Audi 80 2.0 E | 90 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi 80 2.0 E | 90 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Audi 80 2.0 E | 116 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi 80 2.0 E | 116 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Audi 80 2.3 E | 133 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi 80 2.3 E | 133 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Audi 80 2.3 E Quattro | 133 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Audi 80 2.6 E | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi 80 2.6 E | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Audi 80 2.6 E Quattro | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Audi 80 2.8 E | 174 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi 80 2.8 E | 174 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Audi 80 2.8 E Quattro | 174 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Audi 80 2.0 E 16V | 140 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Audi 80 2.0 E 16V | 140 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi 80 2.0 E 16V | 137 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Audi 80 2.0 E 16V | 137 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Audi 80 2.0 E 16V | 137 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi 80 2.0 E | 115 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Audi 80 1.9 TDI | 90 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Audi 80 1.9 TDI | 90 HP | Diesel | Manual
Audi 80 1.9 TD | 75 HP | Diesel | Manual
Audi 80 1.6 E | 101 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi 80 1.6 | 70 HP | Petrol | Manual
Gearbox:
Manual/Automatic Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD) Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
BMW 3 series is available only with rear wheel drive, while Audi 80 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines:
1.6 - 2.8 1.6 - 2.8
Performance
Power:
90 - 193 HP 70 - 174 HP
Torque:
141 - 280 NM 118 - 250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
7.3 - 15 seconds 8 - 17.5 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.5 - 10.0 5.2 - 10.3
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than Audi 80. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 80. select the car version ! Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption " to learn more about fuel economy.
Ground clearance:
110 - 145 mm (4.3 - 5.7 inches) 110 - 135 mm (4.3 - 5.3 inches)
Dimensions
Length:
4.43 m 4.48 m
Width:
1.70 m 1.70 m
Height:
1.39 m 1.41 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 5 cm shorter than the Audi 80, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
435 litres 430 litres
Trunk max capacity:with rear seats folded down
1200 litres 710 litres
BMW 3 series has 5 litres more trunk space than the Audi 80. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 490 litres).
Turning diameter:
10 meters 11.2 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.2 metres less than that of the Audi 80, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
~ 1`755 ~ 1`745
Safety:
no data
Quality:
low below average
Average price (€):
3600 800
Rating in user reviews:
7.2 /10
7.5 /10
Pros and Cons:
BMW 3 sērija has
lower fuel consumption for petrol engines better manoeuvrability
Audi 80 has
available with 4x4 drive lower fuel consumption for diesel engines fewer faults lower price
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