2008 Audi A3 vs. 2008 BMW 335
To start off, both 2008 Audi A3 and 2008 BMW 335 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2008 Audi A3. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A3.
Because 2008 BMW 335 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Audi A3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 BMW 335 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, 2008 BMW 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A3. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A3 | 2008 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A3 | 335 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
