Audi A3 2004 vs BMW 1 series 2004

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Audi A3
2004 - 2008
BMW 1 series
2004 - 2007
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Audi A3 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 1 series can be equipped only with rear wheel drive.
Engines: 1.4 - 3.21.6 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 102 - 250 HP116 - 265 HP
Torque: 148 - 350 NM150 - 340 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.3 - 13.2 seconds6.1 - 11 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.1 - 10.65.6 - 9.4
On average, the Audi A3 petrol engines consume nearly the same amount of fuel per 100 km as BMW 1 series. On average, Audi A3 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series.
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Ground clearance: 113 mm (4.4 inches)145 mm (5.7 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 1 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.

Dimensions

Length: 4.29 m4.23 m
Width: 1.76 m1.75 m
Height: 1.42 m1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 is 6 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 370 litres330 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1120 litres1150 litres
Audi A3 has 40 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 30 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`944~ 1`792
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 32003400
Pros and Cons: Audi A3 has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
BMW 1 sērija has
  • higher ground clearance
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