BMW 3 series 2022 vs Audi A3 2024
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| BMW 3 series is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Audi A3 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 3.0 | 1.4 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 - 386 HP | 116 - 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 700 NM | 220 - 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.3 - 8.6 seconds | 6.3 - 10.1 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 3 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Audi A3. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.1 - 9.0 | 4.7 - 8.4 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.7 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! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger. BMW 3 series is 22 cm longer than the Audi A3, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 425 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 55 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.9 metres more than that of the Audi A3, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`210 kg | ~ 1`896 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`677 kg | ~ 1`368 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 533 kg | ~ 528 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 34 000 | 32 400 | |
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