Audi A1 2011 vs BMW 1 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Audi A1 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A1 and BMW 1 series have the same engine power, but Audi A1 torque is 20 NM more than BMW 1 series. Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A1 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that by driving the Audi A1 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A1 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A1) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.95 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A1 is smaller. Audi A1 is 29 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1150 litres | |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage space. Audi A1 has 60 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A1 is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series, which means Audi A1 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Audi A1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Audi A1, so Audi A1 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 4400 | |
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