BMW 1 series 2004 vs BMW 3 series 2005
Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 163 HP | 122 HP | |
Torque: | 340 NM | 280 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 41 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 60 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.6 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
By specification BMW 1 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 1 series could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 61 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
1080 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
760 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 390'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.23 m | 4.52 m | |
Width: | 1.75 m | 1.82 m | |
Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
BMW 1 series is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW 1 series is 29 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 7 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 1 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 460 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1150 litres | 460 litres | |
BMW 1 series has 130 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 690 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`950 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | average | above average | |
BMW 3 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 1 series, so BMW 3 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
Average price (€): | 3400 | 4600 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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