Audi A3 2020 vs BMW 3 series 2018

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Audi A3
2020 -
BMW 3 series
2018 -
Gearbox: Manual Manual/Automatic
Audi A3 is available only with manual gearbox, whereas BMW 3 series has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Audi A3 is available only with front wheel drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.5 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel)2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid)

Performance

Power: 150 HP113 - 382 HP
Torque: 250 - 360 NM250 - 580 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.4 seconds4.4 - 8.4 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 3.9 - 5.04.5 - 9.4
Audi A3 petrol engines consumes on average 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Audi A3 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 4.50 m4.71 m
Width: 1.82 m1.83 m
Height: 1.43 m1.44 m
Audi A3 is smaller.
Audi A3 is 21 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 425 litres480 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data480 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage space.
Audi A3 has 55 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter: 11.1 meters12 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.9 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Audi A3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`892~ 2`159
Safety:
BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests.
Quality: no data
below average
Average price (€): 28 20036 200
Pros and Cons: Audi A3 has
  • manual gearbox only
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • both manual and automatic
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • petrol, diesel and hybrid engines available
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
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