BMW 3 series 2001 vs Audi A3 2004
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 20 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW Z4, BMW Z3 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A3 2004 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Audi A3 2004 2.0 engine | |||
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 |
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 (kg): | 1`895 | 1`875 | |
| 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 (€): | 2400 | 3200 | |
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