BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi 80 engine produces 19 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Audi 80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.3
9.2
Real fuel consumption:
11.0 l/100km
9.9 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi 80 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi 80 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
700 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
980 km on highway
970 km on highway
600 km with real consumption
650 km with real consumption
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
