BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 22 HP less power than BMW 3 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.8
6.8
The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A3 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
60 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
940 km in combined cycle
880 km in combined cycle
1120 km on highway
1090 km on highway
Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
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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
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.
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
