Audi A1 2014 vs BMW 1 series 2011

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Audi A1
2014 - 2018
BMW 1 series
2011 - 2015
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Audi A1 is available only with front wheel drive, while BMW 1 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.0 - 1.81.6 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 82 - 192 HP95 - 320 HP
Torque: 160 - 250 NM180 - 450 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.8 - 12.4 seconds4.7 - 12.2 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 3.4 - 4.93.8 - 8.0
Audi A1 petrol engines consumes on average 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 1 series. On average, Audi A1 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series.
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Dimensions

Length: 3.97 m4.32 m
Width: 1.74 m1.77 m
Height: 1.42 m1.42 m
Audi A1 is smaller.
Audi A1 is 35 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 270 litres360 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
920 litres1200 litres
BMW 1 series has more luggage space.
Audi A1 has 90 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 280 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A1 is 0.7 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series, which means Audi A1 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`558~ 1`889
Safety:
The BMW 1 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
high

average
Average price (€): 10 8008600
Pros and Cons: Audi A1 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
BMW 1 sērija has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
  • better safety assist technologies
  • lower price
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