Audi A3 2020 vs BMW 3 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 150 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 59 litres | |
| 720 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW 3 sērija 2018: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked at most times, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Skoda Superb, Skoda Scala, Audi A1, Audi Q3 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW X3, BMW Z4, BMW 4 sērija, BMW X4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Audi A3 2020 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Audi A3 2020 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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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 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 12 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`835 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 28 000 | 31 400 | |
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