Audi A3 2004 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 24 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 145 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A3) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 is 3 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 310 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1120 litres | 1100 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Audi A3 has 60 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Audi A3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2200 | |
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