BMW 3 series engine produces 22 HP more power than Audi A3, the torque is the same for both cars.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.3
9.4
Real fuel consumption:
9.5 l/100km
10.3 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3.
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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, if possible
1385 litres
1104 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 90 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 281 litres).
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
