Comparisons / Comparison of Audi A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.9 TDI and BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 318 td

Comparison of Audi A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.9 TDI and BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 318 td [S]ave

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Audi A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.9 TDI ×
BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 318 td ×
General
MakeAudiBMW
ModelA33 Series
GenerationA3 Sportback (8PA)3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001)
Modification1.9 TDI318 td
Websitehttps://www.audi.com/https://www.bmw.com
Number of doors53
Number of seats55
Body typeHatchbackHatchback
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)20042004
Production to (year)20082005
Performance
Top speed (km/h)187202
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)11.710.5
City consumption (l/100km)6.67.6
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)105115
Max. torque (Nm)250280
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder24
Engine displacement (cm³)1,8961,995
Compression ratio1917
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)4,0004,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)1,9001,750
Cylinder bore (mm)79.584
Piston stroke (mm)95.590
Fuel systemDiesel CommonrailDiesel Commonrail
Valve controlOhcDohc
TurbineTurbocharger / IntercoolerTurbocharger
CatalystParticulate filter-
Fuel tank (l)5563
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionThe depreciated rackWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionTransverse stabilizerHelical spring
Front suspensionCoil springs-
Rear suspensionCoil springs-
Front stabilizer+-
Rear stabilizer+-
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steering-Hydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 205/55 R16
  • 205/55 R16
Turning radius (m)10.7-
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,2864,262
Width (mm)1,7651,751
Height (mm)1,4231,408
Wheelbase (mm)2,5782,725
Kerb weight (kg)1,3351,400
Gross weight (kg)1,8951,895
Minimum boot space (l)370310
Maximum boot space (l)1,1201,100
Front track (mm)1,5341,474
Rear track (mm)1,5071,483
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.33-



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