Comparison Audi A3 (8L, facelift 2000) 1.8 T (180 Hp) Tiptronic & Audi A3 (8P, facelift 2008) 1.9 TDI (105 Hp) DPF & Nissan Bluebird (U13) 2.0D (67 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2009) 320i (170 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Audi | Audi | Nissan | BMW |
| Model: | A3 | A3 | Bluebird | 3 Series |
| Generation: | A3 (8L, facelift 2000) | A3 (8P, facelift 2008) | Bluebird (U13) | 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2009) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.8 T (180 Hp) Tiptronic | 1.9 TDI (105 Hp) DPF | 2.0D (67 Hp) | 320i (170 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 2008 year | 1991 year | 2009 year |
| Production end: | 2003 year | 2009 year | 1997 year | 2012 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Hatchback | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 3/5 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13 l/100 km | 6.0 l/100 km | 9.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.7 l/100 km | 3.9 l/100 km | 5.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9 l/100 km | 4.7 l/100 km | 6.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | 0.26 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 55 l | 60 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | EURO III | Euro 4 | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 216 g/km | 159 g/km | ||
| Power: | 180 hp | 105 hp | 67 hp | 170 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 4000 rpm. | 4600 rpm. | 6700 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 222 km/h | 187 km/h | 226 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.3 sec | 11.4 sec | 8.9 sec | |
| Torque: | 235 Nm/1950-5000 rpm. | 250 Nm @ 1900 rpm. | 128 Nm/2400 rpm. | 210 Nm @ 4250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | BLS | N43B20 | ||
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, transverse | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1781 cm3 | 1896 cm3 | 1974 cm3 | 1995 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.8 l | 4.3 l | ||
| Coolant: | 9.2 l | |||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail | Direct injection | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | Turbocharging | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5 | 19 | 12 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm | 95.5 mm | 90 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm | 79.5 mm | 84 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Tiptronic | |||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | 6 | |
| Length: | 4152 mm | 4238 mm | 4585 mm | 4531 mm |
| Width: | 1735 mm | 1765 mm | 1695 mm | 1817 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1989 mm | |||
| Height: | 1427 mm | 1421 mm | 1405 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2513 mm | 2578 mm | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |
| Front track: | 1513 mm | 1536 mm | 1465 mm | 1506 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1495 mm | 1517 mm | 1455 mm | 1535 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 160 mm | 144 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 350 l | 350 l | 460 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1110 l | 1100 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | The depreciated rack | Independent, spring | |
| Rear suspension: | Suspension with traction connecting levers | Helical spring | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 1785 kg | 1880 kg | 1920 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Drum | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1225 kg | 1370 kg | 1400 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.9 m | 10.7 m | 11.0 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg | |||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 695 kg | |||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |||
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 | 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17 | 205/55 R16 91H | |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.5J x 15 | 7.5J x 17; 6.5J x 16 | 7J x 16 |