2007 Audi A3 vs. 2007 BMW 328
To start off, both 2007 Audi A3 and 2007 BMW 328 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2007 Audi A3. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A3.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A3. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A3. 2007 Audi A3 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Audi A3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Audi A3 | 2007 BMW 328 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | A3 | 328 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |