BMW 3 series 2001 vs BMW 1 series 2004

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BMW 3 series
2001 - 2005
BMW 1 series
2004 - 2007
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.8 - 2.51.6 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 115 - 192 HP116 - 265 HP
Torque: 175 - 330 NM150 - 340 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.1 - 12 seconds6.1 - 11 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.5 - 9.55.6 - 9.4
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 1 series. On average, a BMW 3 series with diesel engines consumes about the same amount of fuel per 100 km as a BMW 1 series.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.26 m4.23 m
Width: 1.75 m1.75 m
Height: 1.41 m1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 3 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 310 litres330 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1100 litres1150 litres
Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 20 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. This could mean that the BMW 3 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 50 litres).
Turning diameter: 10 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`874~ 1`792
Safety:
Quality:
below average

above average
Average price (€): 24003400
Rating in user reviews: 7.9/10 8.0/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
BMW 1 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
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