Audi A1 2014 vs BMW 1 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A1 engine produces 11 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi A1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A1 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that by driving the Audi A1 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A1 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
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 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: | 380'000 km | 320'000 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 Audi A1 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A1 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.97 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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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 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
920 litres | 1200 litres | |
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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 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A1 is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`530 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The BMW 1 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Audi A1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A1, so Audi A1 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 8800 | |
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