BMW 3 series engine produces 7 HP less power than Audi 80, but torque is 35 NM more than Audi 80. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.3
10.0
Real fuel consumption:
8.3 l/100km
12.1 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 3.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi 80.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
780 km in combined cycle
660 km in combined cycle
1000 km on highway
900 km on highway
780 km with real consumption
540 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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
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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.
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
