Audi 80 1991 vs BMW 3 series 1991

 
Audi 80
1991 - 1995
BMW 3 series
1991 - 1998
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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: 116 HP150 HP
Torque: 165 NM190 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.8 seconds9.9 seconds
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving.
Audi 80 engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 25 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): 8.59.0
Real fuel consumption: 8.9 l/100km9.3 l/100km
The Audi 80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Audi 80 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi 80 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres65 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 770 km in combined cycle720 km in combined cycle
1100 km on highway970 km on highway
740 km with real consumption690 km with real consumption
Audi 80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 480'000 km420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi 80 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 5 years7 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi 100Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW Z3
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.

Dimensions

Length: 4.48 m4.43 m
Width: 1.70 m1.70 m
Height: 1.41 m1.39 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 litres435 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
710 litres1200 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 meters10 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.
Gross weight (kg): 1`6901`760
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

low
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
Average price (€): 8002200
Rating in user reviews: 7.5/10 7.2/10
Pros and Cons: Audi 80 has
  • timing belt engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
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