BMW 3 series 1993 vs Audi S3 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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Audi S3 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 123 HP less power than Audi S3, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Audi S3. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 9.4 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi S3, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 5 cm longer than the Audi S3, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 1020 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 55 litres more trunk space than the Audi S3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 10 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.9 metres less than that of the Audi S3, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`635 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 9600 | |
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