Audi A3 2020 vs BMW 4 series 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 and BMW 4 series have the same engine power, but Audi A3 torque is 40 NM more than BMW 4 series. Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 4.1 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A3 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 4 series, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1280 km in combined cycle | 1460 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1660 km on highway | ||
| BMW 4 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 4 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. | |||
| BMW 4 sērija 2017 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2017 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.39 m | |
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Audi A3 is smaller, but slightly higher. Audi A3 is 15 cm shorter than the BMW 4 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A3 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 480 litres | |
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BMW 4 series has more luggage space. Audi A3 has 55 litres less trunk space than the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`965 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 4 series scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 000 | 38 400 | |
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