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!
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.
