BMW 3 series engine produces 13 HP more power than Audi 80, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Audi 80.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.0
9.0
The Audi 80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
650 km in combined cycle
730 km in combined cycle
860 km on highway
940 km on highway
Audi 80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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
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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.
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
