2006 Audi A3 vs. 2006 BMW Z4
To start off, both 2006 Audi A3 and 2006 BMW Z4 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW Z4 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Audi A3. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A3 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2006 BMW Z4.
Because 2006 Audi A3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW Z4. 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 Z4 (301 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A3. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW Z4 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 Z4 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A3 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
