Audi 80 engine produces 13 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 9 NM less than BMW 3 series. Despite less power, Audi 80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.2
9.0
Real fuel consumption:
9.9 l/100km
9.3 l/100km
By specification Audi 80 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi 80 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
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, if possible
710 litres
1200 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.
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
