BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 108 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 200 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
4.9
Fuel tank capacity:
50 litres
57 litres
900 km with real consumption
890 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
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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 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
425 litres
480 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
880 litres
no data
BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Audi A3 has 55 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series.
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