Audi A1 2018 vs BMW i3 2017
| 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 | Electric | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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BMW i3 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A1 engine produces 60 HP less power than BMW i3, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW i3. Due to the lower power, Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | ||
| Range per fill-up: | 810 km in combined cycle | 245 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 4.03 m | 4.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.60 m | |
| Audi A1 is 2 cm longer than the BMW i3, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A1 is 19 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1090 litres | 1100 litres | |
| Audi A1 has 75 litres more trunk space than the BMW i3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW i3 (by 10 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A1 is 0.6 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`680 kg | 1`670 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`330 kg | 1`245 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 350 kg | 425 kg | |
| Audi A1 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 21 procentiem less than BMW i3. Therefore, BMW i3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 400 | 17 200 | |
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