Audi A3 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2008

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	Audi A3 2008 - 2013	BMW 3 series 2008 - 2012
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Body:	Hatchback	Estate car / wagon
Gearbox:	Manual/Automatic	Manual/Automatic
Engine:	1.4 - 3.2	1.6 - 3.0
Power:	102 - 250 HP	122 - 306 HP
Torque:	148 - 350 NM	160 - 580 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	6.2 - 12.1 seconds	5.6 - 11 seconds
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Fuel consumption (l/100km):	4.9 - 9.4	4.8 - 9.8
	Audi A3 petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Audi A3 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 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!

Length:	4.29 m	4.53 m
Width:	1.76 m	1.82 m
Height:	1.42 m	1.44 m
	Audi A3 is 24 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:	370 litres	460 litres
	Audi A3 has 90 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter:	10.7 meters	11.8 meters
	The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 1.1 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`928	~ 2`116
Safety:		no data
Quality:	high	above average
Average price (€):	6400	6800
	better manoeuvrability fewer faults lower price	roomier boot