BMW 3 series 2001 vs BMW 3 series 2002
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
| Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series 2001 and BMW 3 series 2002 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
| By specification BMW 3 series 2001 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2002, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 2001 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series 2001 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2002. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW 3 series 2001 is 21 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 2002, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series 2001 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down | 1100 litres | no data | |
| BMW 3 series 2002 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series 2001 has 130 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2002. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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