Audi A3 2020 vs BMW 5 series 2020
| 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 | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 40 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A3) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
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: | 9 years | 12 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 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 4 sērija | |
| 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 BMW 5 sērija 2020 2.0 engine: Compared to their predecessors, B48 engines are more robust and less prone to major failures. They are well-suited for chip tuning, which can noticeably enhance performance and responsiveness without ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2020 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
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Audi A3 is smaller. Audi A3 is 47 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 530 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Audi A3 has 105 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 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 5 series, which means Audi A3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`835 | 2`285 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 29 800 | 44 800 | |
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