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, if possible |
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: | 1`635 kg | 1`980 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`175 kg | 1`420 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 460 kg | 560 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 22 procentiem less than Audi S3. Therefore, Audi S3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 9600 | |
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