Audi 80 1989 vs BMW 3 series 1999
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.9 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 | 105 HP | |
Torque: | 142 NM | 165 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.7 seconds | 14 seconds | |
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi 80 engine produces 15 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 23 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): | 8.5 | 9.0 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 9.3 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 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 63 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
1130 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
730 km with real consumption | 670 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 km | 480'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 7 years | 9 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi Coupe | Used only for this car | |
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 | 4.47 m | |
Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
Audi 80 is smaller. Audi 80 is 8 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Audi 80 is 2 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 440 litres | |
Audi 80 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi 80 has 45 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The BMW 3 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 | 10 meters | |
The turning circle of the Audi 80 is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`820 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | no data | low | |
Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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