Comparison Audi A3 Cabrio (8V) 1.4 TFSI (125 Hp) & BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 525d (163 Hp) & Audi A3 (8V) 1.4 TFSI (140 Hp) CoD
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| Brand: | Audi | BMW | Audi |
| Model: | A3 | 5 Series | A3 |
| Generation: | A3 Cabrio (8V) | 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) | A3 (8V) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.4 TFSI (125 Hp) | 525d (163 Hp) | 1.4 TFSI (140 Hp) CoD |
| Production start: | 2014 year | 2000 year | 2013 year |
| Production end: | 2016 year | 2003 year | 2014 year |
| Coupe type: | Cabriolet | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 6.7 l/100 km | 9.2 l/100 km | 5.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.5 l/100 km | 5.3 l/100 km | 4.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 5.3 l/100 km | 6.7 l/100 km | 4.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | 0.31 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 50 l | 70 l | 50 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 | EURO3 | Euro 6 |
| CO2 emissions: | 124 g/km | 109 g/km | |
| Power: | 125 hp | 163 hp | 140 hp |
| Max power in: | 5000-6000 rpm. | 4000 rpm. | 5000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 211 km/h | 219 km/h | 212 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10.2 sec | 8.9 sec | 8.3 sec |
| Torque: | 200 Nm @ 1400-4000 rpm. | 350 Nm @ 2000 rpm. | 250 Nm @ 1500-3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | CXSB, CZCA | M57D25 | CPTA |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 1395 cm3 | 2497 cm3 | 1395 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l | 6.5 l | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 9.2 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Diesel Commonrail | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | Turbocharger / Intercooler | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 17.5 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 80 mm | 82.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 74.5 mm | 80 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| Length: | 4421 mm | 4775 mm | 4237 mm |
| Width: | 1793 mm | 1800 mm | 1777 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1960 mm | 1966 mm | |
| Height: | 1409 mm | 1435 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2595 mm | 2830 mm | 2601 mm |
| Front track: | 1555 mm | 1512 mm | 1542 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1526 mm | 1526 mm | 1514 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 120 mm | ||
| Front overhang: | 869 mm | 869 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 957 mm | 767 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 320 l | 460 l | 365 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 678 l | 1100 l | |
| Front suspension: | McPherson | Wishbone | McPherson |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Several levers and rods | |
| Max weight: | 1845 kg | 2115 kg | 1755 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1345 kg | 1575 kg | 1195 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1600 kg | 1700 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.9 m | 10.7 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 710 kg | 630 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 205/65 R15 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | R15 | R16 |