Audi A3 2013 vs BMW 2 series 2013

Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison

 
Audi A3
2013 - 2016
BMW 2 series
2013 - 2017
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Audi A3 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 2 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Audi A3 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 1.4 - 2.01.5 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 110 - 184 HP136 - 340 HP
Torque: 200 - 380 NM220 - 500 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.6 - 11.4 seconds4.6 - 9.6 seconds
Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 3.9 - 6.64.1 - 8.5
Audi A3 petrol engines consumes on average 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 2 series. On average, Audi A3 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.42 m4.44 m
Width: 1.79 m1.77 m
Height: 1.41 m1.41 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 2 series, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 320 litres280 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
678 litres335 litres
Audi A3 has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Audi A3 has 40 litres more trunk space than the BMW 2 series. The BMW 2 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 343 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 2 series, which means Audi A3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`936~ 2`015
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
high

below average
Average price (€): no data19 400
Pros and Cons: Audi A3 has
  • also available in 2WD
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
    Share these results to social networks or e-mail
    Contact us: info@auto-abc.lv