Audi A3 2014 vs BMW 3 series 2012

	Audi A3 2014 - 2016	BMW 3 series 2012 - 2015
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	1.4 Petrol	1.6 Petrol
Performance
Power:	150 HP	170 HP
Torque:	250 NM	250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	8.2 seconds	7.6 seconds
	BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 20 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 0.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	4.7	5.3
Real fuel consumption:	6.7 l/100km	7.5 l/100km
	The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:	50 litres	60 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	1060 km in combined cycle	1130 km in combined cycle
	1210 km on highway	1360 km on highway
	740 km with real consumption	800 km with real consumption
	BMW 3 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)

Dimensions
Length:	4.46 m	4.62 m
Width:	1.80 m	1.81 m
Height:	1.42 m	1.42 m
	Audi A3 is smaller. Audi A3 is 17 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
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.
Gross weight (kg):	1`790	1`940

Safety:	no data
Quality:	high	below average
	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
Average price (€):	12 600	12 000
Pros and Cons:	Audi A3 has lower fuel consumption fewer faults	BMW 3 sērija has more power more dynamic more full fuel tank mileage roomier boot
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Audi A3 2014 vs BMW 3 series 2012

Performance

Fuel consumption

Drive type

Dimensions