BMW 1 series 2006 vs Audi A3 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
| BMW 1 series engine produces 15 HP more power than Audi A3, but torque is 5 NM less than Audi A3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 11.4 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 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the BMW 1 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 480 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 113 mm (4.4 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. Note, however, that this BMW 1 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.23 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series is 6 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1150 litres | 1120 litres | |
| BMW 1 series has 40 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 30 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3200 | |
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