BMW 3 series 2003 vs Audi A3 2008
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 19 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 4.49 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): | 1`965 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 265 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 6200 | |
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