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Dimensions
Length:
4.46 m
4.62 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.43 m
Audi A3 is smaller. Audi A3 is 17 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
390 litres
480 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
845 litres
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Audi A3 has 90 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.7 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:
1`980 kg
2`060 kg
Net weight:
1`430 kg
1`585 kg
Load capacity:
550 kg
475 kg
Audi A3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem more than BMW 3 series. Therefore, Audi A3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better
