BMW 3 series 2012 vs Audi A3 2013

	BMW 3 series 2012 - 2015	Audi A3 2013 - 2016
Gearbox:	Automatic	Automatic
Engine:	1.6 Petrol	1.8 Petrol
Performance
Power:	136 HP	180 HP
Torque:	220 NM	280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	9.2 seconds	6.8 seconds
	Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 44 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	no data	6.5
Fuel tank capacity:	60 litres	55 litres
	800 km with real consumption	610 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Drive type
Wheel drive type:	Rear wheel drive (RWD)	All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

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 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:	480 litres	390 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	no data	845 litres
	BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 90 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3.
Turning diameter:	11.3 meters	11 meters
	The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A3.
Gross weight (kg):	1`955	1`930

Safety:		no data
Quality:	below average	high
	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
Average price (€):	11 800	12 000
Pros and Cons:	BMW 3 sērija has roomier boot	Audi A3 has more power more dynamic has 4x4 drive fewer faults
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BMW 3 series 2012 vs Audi A3 2013

Performance

Fuel consumption

Drive type

Dimensions