Audi A4 2002 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1.5 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 | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 750 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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.37 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 8 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 246 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 300 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Audi A4 has 14 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Audi A4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| 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`120 | 1`925 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| 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 (€): | 3400 | 6200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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