Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 21 HP less power than Audi A3, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later.
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Dimensions
Length:
4.62 m
4.46 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.42 m
BMW 3 series is larger. BMW 3 series is 17 cm longer than the Audi A3, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
480 litres
390 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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845 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 90 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3.
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A3.
Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better
