Audi S3 2013 vs BMW 1 series 2011

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Audi S3
2013 - 2016
BMW 1 series
2011 - 2015
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Audi S3 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 1 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 1 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 2.0 (petrol)1.6 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel)

Performance

Power: 300 HP95 - 320 HP
Torque: 380 NM180 - 450 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.9 - 5.3 seconds4.7 - 12.2 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.9 - 7.03.8 - 8.0
Audi S3 petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 1 series.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.32 m4.32 m
Width: 1.79 m1.77 m
Height: 1.40 m1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi S3 and BMW 1 series are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 365 litres360 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1200 litres
Audi S3 has 5 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series.
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Audi S3 is 0.6 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series, which means Audi S3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`510~ 1`889
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
average
Average price (€): no data8800
Pros and Cons: Audi S3 has
  • only petrol engines available
  • better manoeuvrability
BMW 1 sērija has
  • also available in 2WD
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
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