Audi 80 1986 vs BMW 3 series 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi 80 engine produces 15 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 15 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Audi 80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi 80 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi 80 could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi 80 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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Audi 80 has 4x4: Vehicle features full-time Quattro II all-wheel drive - Torsen center differential with automatic torque split between front and rear axles, and electro-pneumatic manually-activated rear differential that automatically unlocks at speeds above 25 km/h. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi Coupe | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi 80 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi 80 is smaller. Audi 80 is 8 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Audi 80 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 440 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Audi 80 has 65 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi 80 is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`590 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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