Audi A3 2013 vs BMW 3 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 65 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 100 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW 3 sērija 2012: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked at most times, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2012 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 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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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: | 425 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
880 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Audi A3 has 55 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Audi A3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 2`075 | |
| 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 (€): | 12 400 | 11 600 | |
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