Audi A4 2000 vs BMW 3 series 2002
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.9 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: | 115 HP | 115 HP | |
Torque: | 285 NM | 265 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11 seconds | |
Audi A4 and BMW 3 series have the same engine power, but Audi A4 torque is 20 NM more than BMW 3 series. Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.9 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
By specification Audi A4 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 A4 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
1240 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
960 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Audi A4 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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 BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 3 years | 9 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A6, Volkswagen Bora | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.48 m | 4.48 m | |
Width: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 and BMW 3 series are practically the same length. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 435 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 meters | 10 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): | 2`010 | 1`980 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | high | below average | |
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 1400 | 2400 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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