BMW 3 series engine produces 13 HP more power than Audi 80, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Audi 80. Despite the higher power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.0
8.2
Real fuel consumption:
9.3 l/100km
9.9 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.6 litres less 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
1200 litres
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 20 percent more cases than Audi 80, so Audi 80 quality is probably better
