BMW Z4 2009 vs Audi A3 2008
Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 204 HP | 140 HP | |
Torque: | 250 NM | 320 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 64 HP more power than Audi A3, but torque is 70 NM less than Audi A3. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 5.3 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 2.9 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 435 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 3.4 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 | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
900 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
590 km with real consumption | 930 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. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A3 engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3 | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 | |
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`975 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | high | high | |
Average price (€): | 18 800 | 6200 | |
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