BMW 3 series 2002 vs Audi A3 2006
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 44 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 75 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.5 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 1 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 18 cm longer than the Audi A3, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1120 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 70 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.7 metres less than that of the Audi A3, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`820 kg | 1`935 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`320 kg | 1`375 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 500 kg | 560 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem less than Audi A3. Therefore, Audi A3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2600 | |
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