BMW 3 series 2003 vs Audi A3 2000

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BMW 3 series
2003 - 2006
Audi A3
2000 - 2003
Body: CoupeHatchback
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/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: 2.0 - 3.01.6 - 1.9

Performance

Power: 143 - 231 HP90 - 180 HP
Torque: 200 - 410 NM148 - 310 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.5 - 10 seconds7.5 - 12.7 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.7 - 9.64.9 - 9.3
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A3. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.49 m4.15 m
Width: 1.76 m1.74 m
Height: 1.37 m1.43 m
BMW 3 series is larger, but lower.
BMW 3 series is 34 cm longer than the Audi A3, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 410 litres350 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1120 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity.
BMW 3 series has 60 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3.
Turning diameter: 10 meters10.9 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`935~ 1`766
Safety:
Quality:
average

above average
Average price (€): 46001600
Rating in user reviews: 8.2/10 7.3/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher safety
  • higher ratings in user reviews
Audi A3 has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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