Comparisons / Comparison of Audi A3 (8P, facelift 2008) 2.0 TDI quattro and BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 318 td

Comparison of Audi A3 (8P, facelift 2008) 2.0 TDI quattro and BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 318 td [S]ave

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Audi A3 (8P, facelift 2008) 2.0 TDI quattro ×
BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 318 td ×
General
MakeAudiBMW
ModelA33 Series
GenerationA3 (8P, facelift 2008)3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001)
Modification2.0 TDI quattro318 td
Websitehttps://www.audi.com/https://www.bmw.com
Number of doors33
Number of seats55
Body typeHatchbackHatchback
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears65
Production from (year)20082004
Production to (year)20132005
Performance
Top speed (km/h)222202
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)7.810.5
City consumption (l/100km)7.87.6
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)4.64.5
Combined consumption (l/100km)5.55.6
Emission standardEURO V-
Drive
DriveAll wheel drive (4x4)Rear wheel drive
Engine typeFuel engine-
Position of engineFront, transverselyFront,ongitudinal
FuelDieselDiesel
Max. power (hp)170115
Max. torque (Nm)350280
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)1,9681,995
Compression ratio16.517
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)4,2004,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)1,7501,750
Cylinder bore (mm)8184
Piston stroke (mm)95.590
Fuel systemDiesel CommonrailDiesel Commonrail
Valve controlDohcDohc
TurbineTurbocharger / IntercoolerTurbocharger
CatalystParticle filter-
Fuel tank (l)5563
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionThe depreciated rackWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Front suspensionCoil springs-
Rear suspensionCoil springs-
Front stabilizer+-
Rear stabilizer+-
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 205/55 R16
  • 205/55 R16
Turning radius (m)10.7-
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,2384,262
Width (mm)1,7651,751
Height (mm)1,4211,408
Wheelbase (mm)2,5782,725
Kerb weight (kg)1,4251,400
Gross weight (kg)1,9851,895
Minimum boot space (l)280310
Maximum boot space (l)1,0101,100
Front track (mm)1,5341,474
Rear track (mm)1,5071,483
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.33-



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