BMW 3 series 2001 vs Audi A4 1995
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| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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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 A4 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.8 - 2.5 | 1.6 - 2.8 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 - 192 HP | 75 - 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 - 330 NM | 140 - 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 - 12 seconds | 7.3 - 15.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 - 9.5 | 5.3 - 10.9 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Audi A4. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 22 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | no data | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 130 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.1 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`874 | ~ 1`875 | |
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| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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