BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 18 HP more power than Audi A3, but torque is 30 NM less than Audi A3. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.2
7.2
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
870 km in combined cycle
760 km in combined cycle
1120 km on highway
980 km on highway
750 km with real consumption
620 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
7 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat CC, Volkswagen Beetle, Audi TT
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A3 might be a better choice in this respect.
BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.5 engine
Dimensions
Length:
4.53 m
4.29 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.42 m
BMW 3 series is larger. BMW 3 series is 24 cm longer than the Audi A3, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
370 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1104 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 90 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
10.7 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A3.
Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably slightly better
