BMW 3 series and Audi 80 have the same engine power, but BMW 3 series torque is 8 NM more than Audi 80. BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.5
5.2
Real fuel consumption:
6.6 l/100km
5.7 l/100km
The Audi 80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 80.
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
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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.
Audi 80 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi 80, so Audi 80 quality is probably slightly better
