BMW 3 series 1991 vs Audi 80 1992
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Audi 80) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 222 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Audi 80 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 35 HP less power than Audi 80, whereas torque is 3 NM less than Audi 80. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 10.0 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
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 |
no data | 710 litres | |
| BMW 3 series has 5 litres more trunk space than the Audi 80. | |||
| 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`845 | 1`810 | |
| 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 (€): | 3600 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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