BMW 3 series 1991 vs Audi A3 2000
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| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| 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 A3 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 2.8 | 1.6 - 1.9 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 - 193 HP | 90 - 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 141 - 280 NM | 148 - 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 - 15 seconds | 7.5 - 12.7 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 - 10.0 | 4.9 - 9.3 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A3. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the 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: | 4.43 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.43 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 28 cm longer than the Audi A3, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 1120 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 85 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 80 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.9 metres less than that of the Audi A3, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`755 | ~ 1`766 | |
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| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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