Audi A3 2014 vs BMW 2 series 2013
| Body: | Cabrio | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 4 HP less power than BMW 2 series, but torque is 10 NM more than BMW 2 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| BMW 2 sērija 2013 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 is 1 cm shorter than the BMW 2 series, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
678 litres | no data | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage space. Audi A3 has 70 litres less trunk space than the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 1`875 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 15 600 | |
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