Audi A1 2015 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 0.6 Hybrid | |
| Petrol engines (Audi A1) are generally cheaper to purchase and maintain, with simpler mechanics and consistent highway performance. Hybrid (BMW i3) engines, on the other hand, provide significantly better fuel efficiency and lower emissions, especially in urban and stop-and-go traffic conditions. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 38 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 56 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| Audi A1 engine produces 57 HP more power than BMW i3, whereas torque is 104 NM more than BMW i3. Despite the higher power, Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 0.6 l/100km + 13.5 kWh/100km | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 9 litres | |
| 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: | 1.74 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, 4 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`515 kg | 1`730 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`065 kg | 1`315 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 450 kg | 415 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 10 000 | |
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