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 1.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.0
9.9
Real fuel consumption:
10.9 l/100km
11.4 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi 80.
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
