Audi 80 engine produces 13 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 9 NM less than BMW 3 series.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.0
10.0
The Audi 80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi 80 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Audi 80 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
730 km in combined cycle
650 km in combined cycle
940 km on highway
860 km on highway
Audi 80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
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:
425 litres
435 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
710 litres
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Despite its longer length, Audi 80 has 10 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Audi 80 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
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.
Audi 80 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi 80, so Audi 80 quality is probably better
