BMW 3 series 2022 vs Audi A3 2024
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 40 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.2 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 960 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) | |
| 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 | |
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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: | 11.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`140 kg | 1`960 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`570 kg | 1`410 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 570 kg | 550 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 34 000 | 32 400 | |
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