BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 22 HP more power than Audi A3, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.7
5.8
The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 135 litres more fuel.
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Dimensions
Length:
4.62 m
4.46 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.42 m
BMW 3 series is larger. BMW 3 series is 17 cm longer than the Audi A3, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
480 litres
390 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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845 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 90 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3.
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.7 metres more than that of the Audi A3, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better
