2006 Audi A3 vs. 2005 BMW 325
To start off, 2006 Audi A3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A3 (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A3 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2005 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Audi A3 (281 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2006 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A3 | 2005 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A3 | 325 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 63 L |
