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) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
BMW 3 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi A3 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 3 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A3. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 1.3 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:
4.47 m
4.29 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.42 m
BMW 3 series is 18 cm longer than the Audi A3, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
440 litres
370 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1120 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 70 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3.
Turning diameter:
10 meters
10.7 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.7 metres less than that of the Audi A3, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
