Audi A4 2002 vs BMW 3 series 2001
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 170 HP | 192 HP | |
Torque: | 230 NM | 245 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 22 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 15 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.2 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
950 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
700 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 440'000 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 A4 engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 4 years | 7 years | |
Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.55 m | 4.48 m | |
Width: | 1.77 m | 1.74 m | |
Height: | 1.43 m | 1.41 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 7 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 2 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 442 litres | 435 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1345 litres | |
Audi A4 has 7 litres more 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`045 | 2`010 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | above average | below average | |
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 1800 | 2400 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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