Audi A3 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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 | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 44 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A3 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series 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: | 390'000 km | 330'000 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: | 8 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Audi A3 2008 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Audi A3 2008 2.0 engine BMW 3 sērija 2010 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.38 m | |
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Audi A3 is smaller, but slightly higher. Audi A3 is 37 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
674 litres | 350 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A3 has 50 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The BMW 3 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 324 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`975 | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 13 200 | |
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