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.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
650 km in combined cycle
660 km in combined cycle
890 km on highway
880 km on highway
590 km with real consumption
570 km with real consumption
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
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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
