BMW 3 series 1991 vs Audi 80 1991
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 34 HP more power than Audi 80, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Audi 80. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi 80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi 80 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 | 480'000 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 80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW Z3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi 100 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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 | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 710 litres | |
| BMW 3 series has 5 litres more trunk space than the Audi 80. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 490 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 (kg): | 1`760 | 1`690 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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