2006 Audi A3 vs. 2006 BMW 630

To start off, both 2006 Audi A3 and 2006 BMW 630 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2006 Audi A3. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 630 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2006 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Audi A3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 630. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi A3 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A3. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A3.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Audi A3 2006 BMW 630
Make Audi BMW
Model A3 630
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Hatchback Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1982 cc 2996 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 254 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 281 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.5 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 88 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.7:1
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1530 kg 1760 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.7 L/100km 9.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 70 L


 

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