Audi A1 2014 vs BMW i3 2013
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | Electric | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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BMW i3 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A1 engine produces 80 HP less power than BMW i3, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW i3. Due to the lower power, Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 3.4 l/100km | ||
| Range per fill-up: | 1320 km in combined cycle | no data | |
| Audi A1 gets more mileage from one tank of fuel or charge. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A1) 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 i3) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.97 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.58 m | |
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Audi A1 is smaller. Audi A1 is 3 cm shorter than the BMW i3, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A1 is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
920 litres | 1100 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A1 is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW i3, which means Audi A1 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`640 kg | 1`620 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`195 kg | 1`195 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 445 kg | 425 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 10 000 | |
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