Audi 80 1989 vs BMW 5 series 1990
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing 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: | 90 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi 80 engine produces 60 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 48 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Audi 80 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.9 | |
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The Audi 80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi 80 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Audi 80 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 560'000 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 BMW 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi Coupe | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi 80 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.41 m | |
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Audi 80 is smaller. Audi 80 is 33 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Audi 80 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 460 litres | |
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Audi 80 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi 80 has 25 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The BMW 5 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi 80 is 0.7 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Audi 80 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`955 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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