BMW 3 series 1995 vs Audi 80 1991
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 19 HP more power than Audi 80, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Audi 80. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi 80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
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, if possible |
no data | 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. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`780 kg | 1`790 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`395 kg | 1`330 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 385 kg | 460 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem less than Audi 80. Therefore, Audi 80 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 3000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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