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
Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!
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. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, 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 (€):
2600 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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