Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 10 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
5.7
Fuel tank capacity:
50 litres
42 litres
720 km with real consumption
600 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.31 m
4.32 m
Width:
1.79 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 and BMW 1 series are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
no data
380 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
1200 litres
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series, which means Audi A3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better
