BMW 3 series 1994 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series 1994 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 1994 engine produces 24 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2001, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 1994 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series 2001 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 1994 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2001, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 1994 could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 1994 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2001. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series 2001 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.41 m | |
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BMW 3 series 1994 is smaller. BMW 3 series 1994 is 5 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 2001, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series 1994 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 310 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1100 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series 1994 has 15 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2001. The BMW 3 series 2001 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| BMW 3 series 2001 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series 1994 has serious deffects in 485 percent more cases than BMW 3 series 2001, so BMW 3 series 2001 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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