BMW Z4 2009 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 44 HP more power than Audi A3, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW Z4 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A3) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW Z4) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| BMW Z4 2009 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW Z4 2009 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW Z4 and Audi A3 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 180 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
310 litres | 674 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. BMW Z4 has 80 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 364 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 1`925 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | 6400 | |
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