BMW 3 series engine produces 3 HP more power than Audi 80, but torque is 1 NM less than Audi 80.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.8
9.0
BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi 80, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
730 km in combined cycle
730 km in combined cycle
1000 km on highway
940 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.43 m
4.48 m
Width:
1.70 m
1.70 m
Height:
1.39 m
1.41 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 5 cm shorter than the Audi 80, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
435 litres
425 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
710 litres
Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 10 litres more trunk space than the Audi 80. The Audi 80 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter:
10 meters
11.2 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.2 metres less than that of the Audi 80, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
1`760
1`730
Safety:
no data
Quality:
BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi 80 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better
