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
In general, BMW 3 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Audi 80. 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!
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, if possible
1200 litres
710 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.
