Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 39 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later.
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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, if possible
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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.
Gross weight:
2`030 kg
1`820 kg
Net weight:
1`545 kg
1`270 kg
Load capacity:
485 kg
550 kg
BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem less than Audi A3. Therefore, Audi A3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
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
