BMW 3 series 2003 vs Audi A3 2008
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Audi A3) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 46 HP less power than Audi A3, but torque is 90 NM more than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
| BMW 3 sērija 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2003 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 20 cm longer than the Audi A3, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1104 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 40 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.7 metres less than that of the Audi A3, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`055 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 870 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 6200 | |
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