Audi A4 2003 vs BMW 3 series 2002
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 163 HP | 116 HP | |
Torque: | 225 NM | 175 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 47 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.1 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 63 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
920 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
740 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 460'000 km | 350'000 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: | 5 years | 6 years | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Audi A4 2003 1.8 engine: The main known problems for this engine are turbocharger failure, ignition issues, and unstable idle.
The turbocharger frequently fails due to oil coking in the supply lines.
The ignition coils with ... More about Audi A4 2003 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.55 m | 4.47 m | |
Width: | 1.77 m | 1.74 m | |
Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 8 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 1 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 440 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): | 2`010 | 1`810 | |
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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