Audi A1 2014 vs BMW 1 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Audi A1 and BMW 1 series have the same engine power, but Audi A1 torque is 10 NM less than BMW 1 series. Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A1 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A1 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 1360 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 1 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
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`625 | 1`840 | |
| 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 | 8000 | |
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