BMW 3 series 1991 vs Audi A4 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 113 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 162 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 12 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 11 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 710 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: | 420'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Audi A4 1995 1.8 engine: This engine is known for its reliability and durability, often lasting over 450,000 km with proper maintenance. Regular maintenance, particularly using high-quality oil, is essential to maximize its lifespan and performance.
One of the most common issues is the failure of the vacuum regulator for the intake ... More about Audi A4 1995 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 5 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 440 litres | |
| BMW 3 series has 5 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.1 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`665 | 1`775 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 205 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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