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!
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.