Audi A4 1995 vs BMW 3 series 1991
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 141 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 2 HP more power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 1 NM less than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A4 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 760 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 380'000 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 | |
| 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: | 4.48 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 5 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 435 litres | |
| Audi A4 has 5 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): | 1`745 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 205 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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