BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi 80 engine produces 15 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 40 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Audi 80 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.4
6.5
Audi 80 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1030 km in combined cycle
1000 km in combined cycle
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:
430 litres
435 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
710 litres
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Audi 80 has 5 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
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 10 percent more cases than Audi 80, so Audi 80 quality is probably slightly better
