Audi A4 1996 vs BMW 3 series 2002

 
Audi A4
1996 - 1999
BMW 3 series
2002 - 2005
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.8 Petrol1.8 Petrol

Performance

Power: 101 HP116 HP
Torque: 140 NM175 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.1 seconds11 seconds
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving.
Audi A4 engine produces 15 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 35 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.07.3
Real fuel consumption: 8.1 l/100km8.1 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.7 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 A4 could require 105 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 770 km in combined cycle860 km in combined cycle
1030 km on highway1120 km on highway
760 km with real consumption770 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: 4.48 m4.48 m
Width: 1.73 m1.74 m
Height: 1.42 m1.41 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 and BMW 3 series are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 390 litres435 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1345 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage space.
Audi A4 has 45 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter: 11.1 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 1.1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`7801`930
Safety:
Quality:
average

high
BMW 3 series has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 400 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 16002200
Rating in user reviews: 7.5/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: Audi A4 has
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
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