Comparison Volkswagen Polo III (6N/6KV) 1.0 (45 Hp) & BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) & Audi A6 (4B,C5) 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) Tiptronic
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| Brand: | Volkswagen | BMW | Audi |
| Model: | Polo | M3 | A6 |
| Generation: | Polo III (6N/6KV) | M3 Coupe (E46) | A6 (4B,C5) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.0 (45 Hp) | 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) | 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 1994 year | 2000 year | 1997 year |
| Production end: | 1996 year | 2003 year | 2001 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Coupe | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 3/5 | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 17.8 l/100 km | 15.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.4 l/100 km | 7.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.6 l/100 km | 11.9 l/100 km | 10.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | 0.28 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 45 l | 63 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 254 g/km | ||
| Power: | 45 hp | 343 hp | 193 hp |
| Max power in: | 5200 rpm. | 7900 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 145 km/h | 250 km/h | 231 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 21.4 sec | 5.2 sec | 9.4 sec |
| Torque: | 76 Nm @ 5200 rpm. | 365 Nm @ 4900 rpm. | 280 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | S54B32 | ACK, AHA, ALG, AMX, APR, AQD | |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1043 cm3 | 3246 cm3 | 2771 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.5 l | 5.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 6 l | 6.0 l | |
| Fuel System: | Mono-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 11.5 | 10.6 |
| Piston Stroke: | 59 mm | 91 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 75 mm | 87 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | - | 5 Tiptronic |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 | |
| Length: | 3715 mm | 4492 mm | 4796 mm |
| Width: | 1655 mm | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Height: | 1420 mm | 1372 mm | 1452 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2400 mm | 2731 mm | 2760 mm |
| Front track: | 1367 mm | 1508 mm | 1540 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1400 mm | 1525 mm | 1569 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 245 l | 410 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 975 l | 551 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Wishbone | Helical spring | Semi-independent, spring |
| Max weight: | 1375 kg | 2000 kg | 2085 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 955 kg | 1495 kg | 1505 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1900 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.0 m | 11.68 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 85 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 155/70 R13 | 225/45 R18; 255/40 R18 | 205/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R13 | 8J x 18; 9J x 18 | 6J x 15 |