Audi A3 2024 vs BMW 4 series 2024
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Audi A3 is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas BMW 4 series is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| 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 4 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 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Audi A3 is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 - 204 HP | 184 - 381 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 - 360 NM | 300 - 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 - 10.1 seconds | 4.6 - 7.9 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 4 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Audi A3. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 - 8.4 | 5.6 - 8.8 | |
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Audi A3 petrol engines consumes on average 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 4 series. On average, Audi A3 equipped with diesel engines consume 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 4 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: | 4.50 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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Audi A3 is smaller. Audi A3 is 28 cm shorter than the BMW 4 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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BMW 4 series has more luggage space. Audi A3 has 45 litres less trunk space than the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.9 metres less than that of the BMW 4 series, which means Audi A3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`896 kg | ~ 2`326 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`368 kg | ~ 1`779 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 528 kg | ~ 547 kg | |
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| Average price (€): | 32 400 | no data | |
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