BMW 3 series 1993 vs Audi A3 1996
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| 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 - 2.5 | 1.6 - 1.9 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 - 170 HP | 90 - 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 - 245 NM | 145 - 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 - 14 seconds | 7.5 - 13.7 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 - 10.0 | 4.9 - 8.9 | |
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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 0.9 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! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 110 - 145 mm (4.3 - 5.7 inches) | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Audi A3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 6 cm longer than the Audi A3, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 1110 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 25 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. This could mean that the BMW 3 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (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`676 | ~ 1`690 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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