BMW 1 series 2011 vs Audi A2 2004
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 33 HP more power than Audi A2, whereas torque is 145 NM more than Audi A2. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A2, which means that by driving the BMW 1 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 1 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A2) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 1 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Bora | |
| 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: | 4.36 m | 3.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.55 m | |
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BMW 1 series is larger, but lower. BMW 1 series is 53 cm longer than the Audi A2, 8 cm wider, while the height of BMW 1 series is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1085 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW 1 series has 20 litres less trunk space than the Audi A2. This could mean that the BMW 1 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Audi A2. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 1`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A2 has serious deffects in 250 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 2600 | |
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