Audi 80 1990 vs BMW 3 series 1991

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	Audi 80 1990 - 1995	BMW 3 series 1991 - 1998
Gearbox:	Manual/Automatic	Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:	Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)	Rear wheel drive (RWD)
	Audi 80 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped only with rear wheel drive.
Engines:	1.6 - 2.8	1.6 - 2.8
Performance
Power:	70 - 174 HP	90 - 193 HP
Torque:	118 - 250 NM	141 - 280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	8 - 17.5 seconds	7.3 - 15 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	5.2 - 10.3	6.5 - 10.0
	Audi 80 petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Audi 80 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Ground clearance:	110 - 135 mm (4.3 - 5.3 inches)	110 - 145 mm (4.3 - 5.7 inches)
Dimensions
Length:	4.48 m	4.43 m
Width:	1.70 m	1.70 m
Height:	1.41 m	1.39 m
	Both cars are similar in size. Audi 80 is 5 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi 80 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:	430 litres	435 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	710 litres	1200 litres
	Audi 80 has 5 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 490 litres).
Turning diameter:	11.2 meters	10 meters
	The turning circle of the Audi 80 is 1.2 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Audi 80 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):	~ 1`745	~ 1`755

Safety:	no data
Quality:	below average	low
Average price (€):	800	2600
Rating in user reviews:	7.5/10	7.2/10
Pros and Cons:	Audi 80 has available with 4x4 drive lower fuel consumption for diesel engines fewer faults lower price	BMW 3 sērija has lower fuel consumption for petrol engines better manoeuvrability
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Audi 80 1990 vs BMW 3 series 1991

Performance

Fuel consumption

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