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

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

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Audi A3 (8P, facelift 2008) 2.0 TDI DPF ×
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 DPF318 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)207202
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)9.510.5
City consumption (l/100km)6.77.6
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)4.24.5
Combined consumption (l/100km)5.15.6
Emission standardEURO IV-
Drive
DriveFront wheel driveRear wheel drive
Engine typeFuel engine-
Position of engineFront, transverselyFront,ongitudinal
FuelDieselDiesel
Max. power (hp)140115
Max. torque (Nm)320280
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)1,9681,995
Compression ratio1817
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)4,0004,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)1,7501,750
Cylinder bore (mm)8184
Piston stroke (mm)95.590
Fuel systemDiesel CommonrailDiesel Commonrail
Valve controlDohcDohc
TurbineTurbochargerTurbocharger
CatalystParticulate 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
  • 225/45 R17
  • 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)1,4151,400
Gross weight (kg)1,9001,895
Minimum boot space (l)350310
Maximum boot space (l)1,1001,100
Front track (mm)1,5361,474
Rear track (mm)1,5171,483



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