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.
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, if possible
no data
710 litres
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:
1`760 kg
1`730 kg
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