BMW 3 series 2022 vs Audi A3 2024
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 8.4 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, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 6.0 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi A3 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A3) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger. BMW 3 series is 22 cm longer than the Audi A3, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 425 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 55 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.9 metres more than that of the Audi A3, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`070 kg | 1`845 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`515 kg | 1`290 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 555 kg | 555 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 34 000 | 32 400 | |
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