2009 Audi A3 vs. 2009 BMW 335
To start off, both 2009 Audi A3 and 2009 BMW 335 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc, 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2009 Audi A3. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A3.
Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 200 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A3 | 2009 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A3 | 335 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2496 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 63 L |
