Audi S3 2013 vs BMW 1 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Audi S3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S3 engine produces 82 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 70 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power Audi S3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.6 | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S3 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S3 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Seat Leon | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 1 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi S3 and BMW 1 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 365 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1200 litres | |
| Audi S3 has 5 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S3 is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`875 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 8800 | |
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