BMW 3 series 1994 vs Audi A4 1996
Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 140 HP | 101 HP | |
Torque: | 175 NM | 140 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 15 seconds | |
BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 39 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.8 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 62 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
550 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.21 m | 4.48 m | |
Width: | 1.70 m | 1.73 m | |
Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 27 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 390 litres | |
Audi A4 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 65 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.1 meters | |
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.1 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`680 | 1`800 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | low | average | |
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better | |||
Average price (€): | 2000 | 1200 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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